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Cockfighter (1974)

3.8 of 5 from 48 ratings
1h 23min
Not released
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Synopsis:
After an offhand boast costs him his best fighting cock - and his chances at the Cockfighter of the Year award along with it - Frank (Warren Oates) swears not to speak again until he has redeemed himself by winning that medal. But his fortunes continue to decline, and soon, he's lost much more, including his girlfriend. Monte Hellman directs this bloody but surprisingly poignant drama set in the cockfighting circuit of the Deep South.
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Directors:
Writers:
Charles Willeford
Genres:
Classics, Drama, Sports & Sport Films
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Release Date:
Not released
Run Time:
83 minutes

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Infamous - Cockfighter review by sb

Spoiler Alert
09/10/2022

FILM & REVIEW Trigger Warning - contains cockfighting.. Monte Hellman’s infamous film has Oates as Frank who has shot his mouth off once too often and until he wins the Cockfighter of the Year award has taken a vow of silence. He bets his latest bird against Harry Dean Stanton’s but bets everything - his car, his trailer park home and when he loses he even throws in his girl with the deal. Free of all encumbrances he starts afresh building up his cash reserves to buy better birds and is partnered by Omar who seems to be the only person that can make sense of Frank. He also has a fiancé Mary but again always backs away - his reputation increases until he makes the championship and invites Mary to it to see him and the birds in action….. As you can imagine this all ends on a bittersweet note. Hellman’s films are full of remote taciturn men and by making Frank mute by choice he takes this to logical conclusion and it’s to Oates credit that you still get involved. It was refused a certificate for years on the obvious grounds and the camera does not slack as the birds tear each other apart so be warned . It’s also an interesting slice of underbelly Americana as the sport is illegal in 38 states but occupies a niche in others. Been on my to see list for ages so can finally tick that one off - 4/5

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