The Killing of a Chinese Bookie

Release date: Feb 15, 1976

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.

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Top Cast

Cosmo Vittelli

Flo

Mort Weil

Phil

The Boss

Marty Reitz

Rachel

Haji

Sherry

Derna

Mama

Carol

The Accountant

Margo Donnar

Mr. Sophistication

Annie

Yvette

Musical Director

Lamarr

Waitress

Taxi Driver

Sonny

Commodore

Bartender

Waitress

Vince

Blair Benoit

Lavinia

Chinese Bookie

The Bookie's Girl

Taxi Driver

Mickey

Scooper

Flo's Friend

Parking Lot Attendant

Poker Player

Poker Player

Guard (uncredited)

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