Cockfighter
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Originally released in 1974. Cockfighter is a drama film. directed by Monte Hellman. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Warren Oates, Richard B. Shull, and Harry Dean Stanton
Synopsis
A man who trains fighting cocks vows to remain silent until one of his birds wins a championship.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 1, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (59 votes)
Budget
$400K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Warren Oates
as Frank Mansfield
Richard B. Shull
as Omar Baradansky
Harry Dean Stanton
as Jack Burke
Ed Begley Jr.
as Tom Peeples
Laurie Bird
as Dody White Burke
Troy Donahue
as Randall Mansfield
Warren Finnerty
as Sanders
Robert Earl Jones
as Buford
Patricia Pearcy
as Mary Elizabeth
Millie Perkins
as Frances Mansfield
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $400,000
Production Companies
- Artists Entertainment Complex
- New World Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cockfighter about?
A man who trains fighting cocks vows to remain silent until one of his birds wins a championship.
Who directed Cockfighter?
Cockfighter was directed by Monte Hellman.
How long is Cockfighter?
Cockfighter has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Cockfighter released?
Cockfighter was released on August 1, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cockfighter?
The main cast of Cockfighter includes Warren Oates, Richard B. Shull, Harry Dean Stanton, Ed Begley Jr., Laurie Bird.