The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
1976
⭐7.1(288 votes)
2h 15m
ThrillerCrimeDrama
Overview
Cosmo Vittelli, the proprietor of a sleazy, low-rent Hollywood cabaret, has a real affection for the women who strip in his peepshows and the staff who keep up his dingy establishment. He also has a major gambling problem that has gotten him in trouble before. When Cosmo loses big-time at an underground casino run by mobster Mort, he isn't able to pay up. Mort then offers Cosmo the chance to pay back his debt by knocking off a pesky, Mafia-protected bookie.
About The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) is a Thriller, Crime, Drama film that follows cosmo Vittelli, the proprietor of a sleazy, low-rent Hollywood cabaret, has a real affection for the women who strip in his peepshows and the staff who keep up his dingy establishment. He also has a major gambling problem that has gotten him in trouble before. When Cosmo loses big-time at an underground casino run by mobster Mort, he isn't able to pay up. Mort then offers Cosmo the chance to pay back his debt by knocking off a pesky, Mafia-protected bookie. Currently, you can watch The Killing of a Chinese Bookie on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Amazon Video. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 288 votes. Fans of thriller movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
