The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
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The Killing of a Chinese Bookie

(1976)Directed by John Cassavetes135 min · RThriller, Crime, Drama

Cosmo Vittelli (Ben Gazzara) loses more than he can pay at an underground casino run by the mobster Mort (Seymour Cassel). Mort offers to wipe the debt if Cosmo will kill a bookie the Mafia protects. John Cassavetes follows him back to the low-rent Hollywood cabaret he owns, where Cosmo still has to run the show for the women and the staff he cares about.

Ben Gazzaraas Cosmo Vittelli
Seymour Casselas Mort Weil
Morgan Woodwardas The Boss
Al Rubanas Marty Reitz
Azizi Joharias Rachel
Hajias Haji
Alice Friedlandas Sherry
Virginia Carringtonas Mama
Carolyn Warrenas Carol
John Kullersas The Accountant
Donna Gordonas Margo Donnar
Meade Robertsas Mr. Sophistication
Kathalina Venieroas Annie
Yvette Morrisas Yvette
Jack Ackermanas Musical Director
Trisha Pelhamas Waitress
Eddie Shawas Taxi Driver
Sonny Aprileas Sonny
Gene Darcyas Commodore
Ben Marinoas Bartender