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1976 · 135 min · R

The Killing of a Chinese Bookie

Directed by John Cassavetes · Thriller, Crime, Drama

The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) is a Thriller film, directed by John Cassavetes set in Los Angeles during the 1970s. It runs 135 minutes and is rated R.

A neo noir and organized crime, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of betrayal run throughout.

Composer
Bo Harwood
Cinematography
Al RubanMitch Breit
Cast
Ben GazzaraTimothy CareySeymour CasselRobert PhillipsMorgan WoodwardAl RubanAzizi JohariHaji

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los Angeles
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Neo NoirOrganized Crime
Themes
Betrayal
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction

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