With a heavily improvised script Cassavetes gets the most from his actors, each giving emotive performances.
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This review of The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) was written by William Thomas and published by Empire on 21 May 1987.
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie has generally received positive reviews.
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