The Killing of a Chinese Bookie

Cosmo Vittelli operates a run-down Hollywood cabaret, where he maintains a genuine fondness for his staff and the performers in his peepshows. However, his life takes a dark turn due to a severe gambling addiction. After suffering a significant financial loss at an underground casino controlled by a mobster named Mort, Cosmo finds himself unable to settle his mounting debts. The ruthless gangster presents him with a grim ultimatum: eliminate a protected bookie to wipe the slate clean. Faced with this impossible choice, the club owner is thrust into a perilous situation that threatens his livelihood and his future.