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Cockfighter

1974-08-01 · 83 min · ★ 6.1

Drama

A man who trains fighting cocks vows to remain silent until one of his birds wins a championship.

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Directors
Monte Hellman
Production companies
Artists Entertainment Complex, New World Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 400,000

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Warren OatesWarren OatesFrank Mansfield
Richard B. ShullRichard B. ShullOmar Baradansky
Harry Dean StantonHarry Dean StantonJack Burke
Ed Begley Jr.Ed Begley Jr.Tom Peeples
Laurie BirdLaurie BirdDody White Burke
Troy DonahueTroy DonahueRandall Mansfield
Warren FinnertyWarren FinnertySanders
Robert Earl JonesRobert Earl JonesBuford
Patricia PearcyPatricia PearcyMary Elizabeth
Millie PerkinsMillie PerkinsFrances Mansfield
Steve RailsbackSteve RailsbackJunior
Tom SpratleyTom SpratleyMister Peeples
Charles WillefordEd Middleton
Pete MunroPackard
Kermit EcholsFred Reed
Ed SmithWhipple
Jimmy WilliamsBuddy Waggoner
John TrotterHansen
Lois ZeitlinLucille
Joe BentleyPeach Owen

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