A strange 'gangster' crime drama. Gazzara is GOOD, but the film is very unconstructed. Maybe I will let it grow on me. Cassavetes can make movies, but this one is so-so. Shadows was the first movie I saw, it was great.
This review of The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) was written by Adam K on 26 Feb 2005.
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