The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie is a 1976 drama thriller directed by John Cassavetes, starring Seymour Cassel, Ben Gazzara and Timothy Carey. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes and earned $19,399 worldwide. Critics gave it 65 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 15m (135 min)
- Director
- John Cassavetes
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Faces Distribution
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Killing of a Chinese Bookie About?
The premise of The Killing of a Chinese Bookie without spoilers.
Cosmo Vittelli, a cabaret owner, struggles with a serious gambling addiction that puts his business and the people he cares about in jeopardy. Owing a substantial debt to a loan shark, he becomes entangled in a dangerous situation involving a ruthless mobster. Cosmo’s loyalty to his performers and employees is tested as he fights to protect his livelihood and navigate a deadly game of cat and mouse.
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- strip club
- nightclub
- female nudity
- gambling debt
- stripper
- female frontal nudity
- white panties
- nudity
- female topless nudity
- coercion
- red light
- mobster
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- lingerie
- scantily clad female
- reluctant hitman
- neo noir
- nude black woman
- red panties
- public nudity
- blue panties
- pasties
- back stage
- bagman
- nightclub owner
- champagne bottle
- luxury car
- cadillac fleetwood
- cigarette smoking
- gambling
- six word title
- audition
- jealousy
- summer
- running late
- jaywalking
- phone booth
- car trouble
- telephone call
- taxi ride
- taxi driver
- murder
- guard
- chinese american
- bus ride
- movie theater
- gun shot wound
- burlesque show
- black woman
- lighting a cigarette
- reference to karl marx
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie Cast
Seymour Cassel leads the cast, with Ben Gazzara and Timothy Carey. Directed by John Cassavetes; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Cassavetes
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The Killing of a Chinese Bookie Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Killing of a Chinese Bookie 65 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 5.8
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The Killing of a Chinese Bookie Box Office
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie grossed $19,399 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$19.4K
- International
- $16.2K
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Killing of a Chinese Bookie.
Cars in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
21 cars on screen, including the 1969 Buick Skylark and the 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood 75.
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1969 Buick Skylark Important role -
1975 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Important role -
1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Important role -
1974 Checker Taxicab Important role
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Die Ermordung eines chinesischen Buchmachers” and “L'Assassinio di un Allibratore Cinese”.
- Also known as
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- Die Ermordung eines chinesischen Buchmachers
- L'Assassinio di un Allibratore Cinese
- The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (Director's Cut)
- 차이니즈 부키의 죽음
- Meurtre d'un bookmaker chinois
- Mord an einem chinesischen Buchmacher
- 谋杀地下老板
- El asesinato de un corredor de apuestas chino
- Убийство китайского букмекера
- Egy kínai bukméker meggyilkolása
- Zabójstwo chińskiego bukmachera
- A Morte de um Apostador Chinês
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- チャイニーズ・ブッキーを殺した男
- Mordet på en kinesisk bookmaker
- A Morte de um Bookmaker Chinês
- 暗殺中國賭徒事件
- L’assassinat d’un corredor d’apostes xinès
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The Killing of a Chinese Bookie FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Killing of a Chinese Bookie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Killing of a Chinese Bookie?
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
When was The Killing of a Chinese Bookie released?
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie was released on February 15, 1976.
Who directed The Killing of a Chinese Bookie?
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie was directed by John Cassavetes.
More films by John Cassavetes Who is in the cast of The Killing of a Chinese Bookie?
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie stars Seymour Cassel, Ben Gazzara and Timothy Carey, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Killing of a Chinese Bookie make at the box office?
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie grossed $19,399 worldwide.
How is The Killing of a Chinese Bookie rated?
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie has 65 on Metacritic.
Does The Killing of a Chinese Bookie have a post-credit scene?
No. The Killing of a Chinese Bookie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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