The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) is a thriller drama, directed by John Cassavetes. It stars Ben Gazzara and Timothy Carey. The 135-minute film holds an audience score of 7.1/10.
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What The Killing of a Chinese Bookie Is About
A man running a small strip club in Los Angeles cannot cover a gambling debt, and is told he can clear it by committing a murder. John Cassavetes declines to build a gangster picture: the camera is far more interested in the club itself, the backstage, the rehearsals, than in the crime. Ben Gazzara's character sees himself as an artistic director, and that delusion is the real subject. Scenes run long, the light is dim, and dialogue keeps overlapping. It can look shapeless to anyone expecting genre, but the shapelessness is performed rather than accidental.
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What is The Killing of a Chinese Bookie about?
A man running a small strip club in Los Angeles cannot cover a gambling debt, and is told he can clear it by committing a murder. John Cassavetes declines to build a gangster picture: the camera is far more interested in the club itself, the backstage, the rehearsals, than in the crime.
Where can I watch The Killing of a Chinese Bookie?
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Killing of a Chinese Bookie?
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie runs for 135 minutes (2h 15m).
When did The Killing of a Chinese Bookie come out?
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie was released in 1976.
Who directed The Killing of a Chinese Bookie?
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie was directed by John Cassavetes.
Who stars in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie?
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie stars Ben Gazzara, Timothy Carey, Seymour Cassel, Robert Phillips.
What is The Killing of a Chinese Bookie's rating?
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.
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