Review of The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) by Darby H — 18 Apr 2007

John Cassavetes take on the 'gangster genre' is truly original and unforgetable.

This review of The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) was written by Darby H on 18 Apr 2007.

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

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