Cockfighter
“From Governor's Mansions to Cheap Hotels: The Big Money Sport that's Dirty-Violent and Outside the Law!”
Synopsis
A man who trains fighting cocks vows to remain silent until one of his birds wins a championship.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Born to Kill (1974) - Trailer HD 1080p
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-04
Top Cast
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Warren Oates
Frank Mansfield
Richard B. Shull
Omar Baradansky
Harry Dean Stanton
Jack Burke
Ed Begley Jr.
Tom Peeples
Laurie Bird
Dody White Burke
Troy Donahue
Randall Mansfield
Warren Finnerty
Sanders
Robert Earl Jones
Buford
Patricia Pearcy
Mary Elizabeth
Millie Perkins
Frances Mansfield
Steve Railsback
Junior
Tom Spratley
Mister Peeples
Charles Willeford
Ed Middleton
Pete Munro
Packard
Kermit Echols
Fred Reed
Ed Smith
Whipple
Jimmy Williams
Buddy Waggoner
John Trotter
Hansen
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 18, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$400K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Monte Hellman
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Willeford
- Original Score
- Michael Franks
- Original Title
- Cockfighter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $400K
- Production Studios
- Artists Entertainment Complex, New World Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Monte Hellman
Charles Willeford
Michael Franks
Néstor Almendros
Monte Hellman, Lewis Teague
Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Monte Hellman
Director
Charles Willeford
Screenplay
Monte Hellman
Editor
Roger Corman
Producer
Lewis Teague
Editor
Michael Franks
Original Music Composer
Néstor Almendros
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cockfighter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Cockfighter?
The principal cast of Cockfighter includes Warren Oates, Richard B. Shull, Harry Dean Stanton, Ed Begley Jr., Laurie Bird.
When was Cockfighter released and how long is it?
Cockfighter was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Cockfighter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cockfighter was composed by Michael Franks.
Is Cockfighter based on a book or true story?
Cockfighter is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Willeford".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cockfighter?
Cockfighter holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).