Cockfighter / New World Pictures, inc. and Artists Entertainment Complex, inc. present ; screenplay by Charles Willeford ; produced by Roger Corman ; directed by Monte Hellman.
Warren Oates, Richard B. Shull, Harry Dean Stanton, Patricia Pearcy, Millie Perkins. Based on the novel by Charles Willeford. Originally released as a motion picture in 1974. Widescreen (1.77:1 aspect ratio). Special features include: trailer; optional audio commentary; Warren Oates: across the border (54 min.), a documentary on Warren Oates.
Summary:
Frank Mansfield is a loud-mouthed braggart and a game cock trainer. That is until his boasting leads to the loss of his best fowl the night before an important tournament. Now, Frank has taken a vow of silence until he wins the much coveted "Cockfighter of the Year" medal; however, he will have to lose much more than just his voice before he gets his shot at the title.
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