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The Killing of a Chinese Bookie

Plot: 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
Release Date: Sunday, February 15 1976
48 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Ben GazzaraBen Gazzara
Ben Gazzara was
45 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Cosmo Vittelli'.
Thu, Aug 28 1930 –
Fri, Feb 03 2012
Portrait of Timothy CareyTimothy Carey
Timothy Carey was
46 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Flo'.
Mon, Mar 11 1929 –
Wed, May 11 1994
Portrait of Seymour CasselSeymour Cassel
Seymour Cassel was
41 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Mort Weil'.
Tue, Jan 22 1935 –
Sun, Apr 07 2019
Portrait of Robert PhillipsRobert Phillips
Robert Phillips was
50 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Phil'.
Fri, Apr 10 1925 –
Mon, Nov 05 2018
Portrait of Morgan WoodwardMorgan Woodward
Morgan Woodward was
50 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'The Boss'.
Wed, Sep 16 1925 –
Fri, Feb 22 2019
Portrait of Al RubanAl Ruban
Al Ruban was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Marty Reitz'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Azizi JohariAzizi Johari
Azizi Johari was
27 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Rachel'.
Tue, Aug 24 1948
Portrait of HajiHaji
Haji was
30 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Haji'.
Thu, Jan 24 1946 –
Fri, Aug 09 2013
Portrait of Alice FriedlandAlice Friedland
Alice Friedland was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Sherry'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Derna WyldeDerna Wylde
Derna Wylde was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Derna'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Virginia CarringtonVirginia Carrington
Virginia Carrington was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Mama'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Carolyn WarrenCarolyn Warren
Carolyn Warren was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Carol'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John KullersJohn Kullers
John Kullers was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'The Accountant'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Donna GordonDonna Gordon
Donna Gordon was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Margo Donnar'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Meade RobertsMeade Roberts
Meade Roberts was
45 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Mr. Sophistication'.
Fri, Jun 13 1930 –
Mon, Feb 10 1992
Portrait of Kathalina VenieroKathalina Veniero
Kathalina Veniero was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Annie'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Yvette MorrisYvette Morris
Yvette Morris was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Yvette'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack AckermanJack Ackerman
Jack Ackerman was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Musical Director'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David RowlandsDavid Rowlands
David Rowlands was
49 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Lamarr'.
Fri, Mar 05 1926 –
Tue, Apr 25 2000
Portrait of Trisha PelhamTrisha Pelham
Trisha Pelham was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Waitress'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eddie ShawEddie Shaw
Eddie Shaw was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Taxi Driver'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sonny AprileSonny Aprile
Sonny Aprile was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Sonny'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gene DarcyGene Darcy
Gene Darcy was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Commodore'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ben MarinoBen Marino
Ben Marino was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Bartender'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Arlene AllisonArlene Allison
Arlene Allison was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Waitress'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Vincent BarbiVincent Barbi
Vincent Barbi was
64 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Vince'.
Thu, Jan 11 1912 –
Sun, Sep 27 1998
Portrait of Val AveryVal Avery
Val Avery was
51 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Blair Benoit'.
Mon, Jul 14 1924 –
Sat, Dec 12 2009
Portrait of Elizabeth DeeringElizabeth Deering
Elizabeth Deering was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Lavinia'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Soto Joe HughSoto Joe Hugh
Soto Joe Hugh was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Chinese Bookie'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Catherine WongCatherine Wong
Catherine Wong was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'The Bookie's Girl'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John FinneganJohn Finnegan
John Finnegan was
49 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Taxi Driver'.
Wed, Aug 18 1926 –
Sun, Jul 29 2012
Portrait of Miles CilettiMiles Ciletti
Miles Ciletti was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Mickey'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mike SklootMike Skloot
Mike Skloot was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Scooper'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank BuchananFrank Buchanan
Frank Buchanan was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Flo's Friend'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jason KincaidJason Kincaid
Jason Kincaid was
23 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Parking Lot Attendant'.
Sat, Mar 08 1952
Portrait of Frank ThomasFrank Thomas
Frank Thomas was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Poker Player'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack KrupnickJack Krupnick
Jack Krupnick was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Poker Player'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James LewJames Lew
James Lew was
23 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
as 'Guard (uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 06 1952

Crew

Portrait of John CassavetesJohn Cassavetes
Director, Writer
John Cassavetes was
46 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Mon, Dec 09 1929 –
Fri, Feb 03 1989
Portrait of Al RubanAl Ruban
Director of Photography, Producer
Al Ruban was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mitch BreitMitch Breit
Director of Photography, Lighting Technician
Mitch Breit was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bryan RymanBryan Ryman
Assistant Art Director
Bryan Ryman was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nathan HaggardNathan Haggard
Second Assistant Director
Nathan Haggard was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Phil BurtonPhil Burton
Associate Producer
Phil Burton was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of SadikhussainSadikhussain
Music Producer
Sadikhussain was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tom CornwellTom Cornwell
Editor
Tom Cornwell was
30 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Mon, Jun 25 1945 –
Sun, Apr 25 1999
Portrait of Terri MessinaTerri Messina
Assistant Editor
Terri Messina was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Craig HoltCraig Holt
Apprentice Sound Editor
Craig Holt was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Neal MeisenheimerNeal Meisenheimer
Assistant Editor
Neal Meisenheimer was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Fran MorgensternFran Morgenstern
Assistant Editor
Fran Morgenstern was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bo HarwoodBo Harwood
Original Music Composer, Sound Designer
Bo Harwood was
29 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Wed, Mar 06 1946 –
Thu, Sep 01 2022
Portrait of Jack SheldonJack Sheldon
Musician
Jack Sheldon was
44 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Mon, Nov 30 1931 –
Fri, Dec 27 2019
Portrait of Anthony HarrisAnthony Harris
Conductor, Music Arranger
Anthony Harris was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul BaxleyPaul Baxley
Stunt Coordinator
Paul Baxley was
52 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Mon, Sep 24 1923 –
Fri, Mar 04 2011
Portrait of Sandy KingSandy King
Script Supervisor
Sandy King was
23 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Sat, Mar 08 1952
Portrait of Craig R. BaxleyCraig R. Baxley
Stunts
Craig R. Baxley was
26 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Thu, Oct 20 1949
Portrait of Jack WoodsJack Woods
Post Production Consulting
Jack Woods was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frederick ElmesFrederick Elmes
Camera Operator
Frederick Elmes was
29 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Mon, Nov 04 1946
Portrait of Catherine E. CoulsonCatherine E. Coulson
Second Assistant Camera
Catherine E. Coulson was
32 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Fri, Oct 22 1943 –
Mon, Sep 28 2015
Portrait of Sam ShawSam Shaw
Production Design
Sam Shaw was
64 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Mon, Jan 15 1912 –
Mon, Apr 05 1999
Portrait of Robert KnudsonRobert Knudson
Sound Mixer
Robert Knudson was
50 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Tue, Sep 29 1925 –
Sat, Jan 21 2006
Portrait of Michael FerrisMichael Ferris
Camera Operator
Michael Ferris was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David ArmstrongDavid Armstrong
Location Manager, Additional Editing
David Armstrong was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Art LevinsonArt Levinson
Production Manager
Art Levinson was
42 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Sun, Sep 03 1933 –
Mon, May 04 2015
Portrait of Rob HahnRob Hahn
Assistant Camera
Rob Hahn was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert HeffernanRobert Heffernan
Other
Robert Heffernan was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Miles CilettiMiles Ciletti
Props
Miles Ciletti was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bruce KneeBruce Knee
Lighting Technician
Bruce Knee was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Phedon PapamichaelPhedon Papamichael
Art Direction
Phedon Papamichael was
54 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Sun, Jan 01 1922 –
Wed, Jul 16 2008
Portrait of Don RobinsonDon Robinson
Lighting Technician
Don Robinson was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Verna BagbyVerna Bagby
Construction Coordinator
Verna Bagby was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Teresa StokovicTeresa Stokovic
Production Secretary
Teresa Stokovic was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of M. Todd HenryM. Todd Henry
Assistant Camera
M. Todd Henry was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of R. Michael StringerR. Michael Stringer
Assistant Camera
R. Michael Stringer was
30 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Mon, Dec 17 1945
Portrait of Robert VehonRobert Vehon
Construction Coordinator
Robert Vehon was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chris TaylorChris Taylor
Lighting Technician
Chris Taylor was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard UpperRichard Upper
Still Photographer, Title Designer, Graphic Designer
Richard Upper was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bruce HartmanBruce Hartman
Construction Coordinator
Bruce Hartman was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mary HerneMary Herne
Wardrobe Master
Mary Herne was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Connie McFeeleyConnie McFeeley
Accountant
Connie McFeeley was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lanie HeffernanLanie Heffernan
Other
Lanie Heffernan was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Steve BrooksSteve Brooks
Other
Steve Brooks was
>> in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Unknown Birthday