Cockfighter
Seen it?1974 | 83 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 23 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
A man who trains fighting cocks vows to remain silent until one of his birds wins a championship.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Monte Hellman
- Warren OatesFrank Mansfield
- Richard B. ShullOmar Baradansky
- Harry Dean StantonJack Burke
- Ed Begley Jr.Tom Peeples
- Laurie BirdDody White Burke
- Troy DonahueRandall Mansfield
- Warren FinnertySanders
- Robert Earl JonesBuford
- Patricia PearcyMary Elizabeth
- Millie PerkinsFrances Mansfield