The Cockfighter
El gallero
“Evil landowner decides to appropriate a peasant's homestead and his wife.”
Synopsis
In Michoacan in the 1920s, Gabriel, a young farmer and champion cockfighter, finds himself in violent opposition to Roman, who not only wants to beat Gabriel's fighting cock, but to steal Gabriel's wife Rosa.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emilio Gómez Muriel
- Screenplay & Story
- Estela Inda, Emilio Gómez Muriel
- Original Title
- El gallero
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emilio Gómez Muriel
Estela Inda, Emilio Gómez Muriel, Javier López Ferrer
Raúl Martínez Solares
Jorge Busto
Salvador Elizondo
Department Leadership Roster
Estela Inda
Screenplay
Emilio Gómez Muriel
Screenplay
Jesús Bracho
Production Design
Jorge Busto
Editor
Raúl Martínez Solares
Director of Photography
Salvador Elizondo
Producer
Emilio Gómez Muriel
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cockfighter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cockfighter about?
In Michoacan in the 1920s, Gabriel, a young farmer and champion cockfighter, finds himself in violent opposition to Roman, who not only wants to beat Gabriel's fighting cock, but to steal Gabriel's wife Rosa.
Who directed The Cockfighter?
The Cockfighter was directed by Emilio Gómez Muriel.
Who stars in The Cockfighter?
The principal cast of The Cockfighter includes Tito Guízar, Rita Macedo, Ernesto Alonso, Carlos López Moctezuma, Eduardo Arozamena.
When was The Cockfighter released and how long is it?
The Cockfighter was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Is The Cockfighter based on a book or true story?
The Cockfighter is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Javier López Ferrer".