The Killing of a Chinese Bookie

The Killing of a Chinese Bookie – Screening on January 15, 17!

Advance tickets now available for The Killing of a Chinese Bookie!

A proud strip club owner is forced to come to terms with himself as a man when his gambling addiction gets him in hot water with the mob, who offer him only one alternative.

4/4 Stars! “my favorite John Cassavetes movie” (Combustible Celluloid)

“A one-of-a-kind gangster drama with an impeccable performance by Ben Gazarra.” (Film 4)

“A postnoir masterpiece.” (Chicago Reader)

“a pioneer of American independent cinema…Cassavetes’ vision of Los Angeles is one of the most striking ever put on film.” (Screen Rant)

John Cassavetes Film Fest throughout January!

A Woman Under the Influence – the week of December 29

Opening Night – the week of January 4

The Killing of a Chinese Bookie – the week of January 12

Gloria – the week of January 19

Love Streams – the week of January 26

*Please take note that doors open 30 minutes before showtimes. We encourage people to arrive early. We have a small box office, a small candy bar, and a single-screen cinema, meaning that when most of an audience shows up a few minutes before showtime, it causes a bottleneck. If possible, we appreciate you arriving a little bit early to pick out your seat and get your popcorn. Thanks for your help!

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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