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MyCinema has not rated The Killing of a Chinese Bookie for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, crime, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Killing of a Chinese Bookie in the US?

The Killing of a Chinese Bookie streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Killing of a Chinese Bookie?

The Killing of a Chinese Bookie runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).

Is The Killing of a Chinese Bookie suitable for kids?

The Killing of a Chinese Bookie is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19762h 15mThriller / Crime / Drama

The Killing of a Chinese Bookie

Name: The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Released: 1976-02-15
Duration: 135 min

TMDB movie listing

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.

TMDB audience score

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The Killing of a Chinese Bookie at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 15m

At 2h 15m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Crime · Drama

TMDB files it under thriller, crime, and drama.

US availability

3 subscriptions · 3 to rent · 3 to buy

Included with 3 subscription services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 3 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 309 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Killing of a Chinese Bookie tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 15m.
It is included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 309 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Killing of a Chinese Bookie

Is The Killing of a Chinese Bookie scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Killing of a Chinese Bookie for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, crime, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Killing of a Chinese Bookie in the US?: The Killing of a Chinese Bookie streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Killing of a Chinese Bookie?: The Killing of a Chinese Bookie runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
Is The Killing of a Chinese Bookie suitable for kids?: The Killing of a Chinese Bookie is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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