Then I guess the scene begs to ask what all did Ritchie know and when did he know it? Was his bar the go-to place for garroting? Is this the same bar that Luca ended up in?

bartenders are known for their discretion in business and in pleasure.


Here I thought I was sure about this scene and now I have to reconsider everything I thought I knew. I still believe it was the intent to leave Frankie alive, based on the earlier script. but that doesn't mean that was necessarily the intent with the finished product....