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Poor Cow

"When two arms close around her...She knows she's home. Two arms will do. Any two arms will do."

December 5, 1967 1h 41m 6.3/10 (48 votes)

Originally released in 1967. Poor Cow is a drama film. directed by Ken Loach.

Starring Carol White, Terence Stamp, and John Bindon

Synopsis

A young woman lives a life filled with bad choices. At a young age she marries and has a child--with an abusive thief who quickly ends up in prison. Left alone, she takes up with the guy's mate, another thief, who seems to give her some happiness but who also ends up locked up. She then takes up with a series of seedy types who offer nothing but momentary pleasure--if that.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 5, 1967 58 years ago
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Runtime 1h 41m 101 minutes total
User Rating 6.3/10 Good (48 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Vic Films Productions
  • Fenchurch
  • The National Film Finance Corp.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Poor Cow about?

A young woman lives a life filled with bad choices. At a young age she marries and has a child--with an abusive thief who quickly ends up in prison. Left alone, she takes up with the guy's mate, an...

Who directed Poor Cow?

Poor Cow was directed by Ken Loach.

How long is Poor Cow?

Poor Cow has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).

When was Poor Cow released?

Poor Cow was released on December 5, 1967 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Poor Cow?

The main cast of Poor Cow includes Carol White, Terence Stamp, John Bindon, Queenie Watts, Kate Williams.