Review of The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) by Sean H — 21 Dec 2006

Best mob film, if you can even call it that.

This review of The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) was written by Sean H on 21 Dec 2006.

The Killing of a Chinese Bookie has generally received positive reviews.

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