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The Killing of a Chinese Bookie poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 82.8 / 100
1976·Crime / Drama / Thriller·2h 15m

THE KILLING OF A CHINESE BOOKIE

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.

Above the Line
John Cassavetes·DirectorJohn Cassavetes·WriterMitch Breit·Director of PhotographyBo Harwood·Original Music ComposerTom Cornwell·Editor
Cast
Ben Gazzara·Cosmo VittelliTimothy Carey·FloSeymour Cassel·Mort WeilRobert Phillips·PhilMorgan Woodward·The BossAl Ruban·Marty ReitzAzizi Johari·RachelHaji·HajiAlice Friedland·SherryDerna Wylde·Derna
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
John Cassavetes·Director
Writing· 1
John Cassavetes·Writer
Camera· 2
Mitch Breit·Director of PhotographyAl Ruban·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Tom Cornwell·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Bo Harwood·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Al Ruban·Producer
By the Numbers
82.8
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
79%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Killing of a Chinese Bookie's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#991A2E
#3399B3
Mood
Mysterious, Dramatic
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a woman in a two-piece sparkly blue costume with a flowing red cape, illuminated by light, against a completely black background. Her arms a”

dramathriller
Key Elements
Sparkly Blue Two Piece CostumeRed Flowing Cape
Atmosphere
Dark, Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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