
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
1976 Film


Abbie Polin never told anyone the terrible secret about his father... he's alive and well and living in Hollywood.
After a heart attack, Abbie Polin (Crystal), a New York doctor, goes to Los Angeles to see his father, Abe (King), who works in Hollywood as the "king of the extras." Their relationship has been strained for several years. Lisa, the romantic interest in Abbie's life, bonds with Abe, who gets along famously with everyone but his son. Abe begins having memory loss and eventually is diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. He and his son grow closer in time and, before it's too late, Abbie tries to get Abe a speaking role in a film.
Directed by Henry Winkler
Stills from Memories of Me


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