Directed by:
Monte HellmanScreenplay:
Charles WillefordCinematography:
Néstor AlmendrosComposer:
Michael FranksCast:
Warren Oates, Richard B. Shull, Harry Dean Stanton, Ed Begley Jr., Laurie Bird, Troy Donahue, Patricia Pearcy, Millie Perkins, Steve Railsback (more)Plots(1)
Cockfighting, outlawed in 47 states, is a violent battle to the death between two roosters. Considered one of the top gambling sports in rural America, Cockfighter Follows the story of a professional cocksman who won't be satisfied until he earns the prestigious title of Cockfighter of the Year. Cockfighter has a talented cast of stars which includes Warren Oates (Dillinger), Harry Dean Stanton (Alien, Green Mile) Steve Railsback (Helter Skelter), Millie Perkins (Diary Of Anne Frank), Ed Begley (Six Feet Under) and Troy Donahue (Godfather 2). Striving for realism, producer Roger Corman had his director film actual bouts at cockfighting tournaments around the South. Critically acclaimed and award winning, this hard to find widescreen version is a real festival of flying feathers! In what other sport can the loser become dinner? (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
![Warren Oates](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/262/163262219_47f7f7.jpg)
Warren Oates
USA
Best movies:
In the Heat of the Night (1967)
The Wild Bunch (1969)
East of Eden (1981) (series)
![Richard B. Shull](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/273/273147_742174.jpg)
Richard B. Shull
USA
Best movies:
Private Parts (1997)
Two Family House (2000)
Unfaithfully Yours (1984)
![Harry Dean Stanton](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/267/267563_c4d27d.jpg)
Harry Dean Stanton
USA
Best movies:
The Green Mile (1999)
The Godfather: A Novel for Television (1977) (series)
The Godfather: Part II (1974)
![Ed Begley Jr.](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/270/270492_945be4.jpg)
Ed Begley Jr.
USA
Best movies:
The Simpsons: Dark Secrets (1998) (video compilation)
Columbo (1971) (series)
Hardcore (1979)
![Laurie Bird](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/158/514/158514082_b45499.jpg)
Laurie Bird
Best movies:
Annie Hall (1977)
Two-Lane Blacktop (1971)
Cockfighter (1974)
![Troy Donahue](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/143/058/143058466_dc4ca3.jpg)
Troy Donahue
USA
Best movies:
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 (1992) (TV movie)
The Godfather: A Novel for Television (1977) (series)
The Godfather: Part II (1974)
Patricia Pearcy
Best movies:
The Goodbye Girl (1977)
Cockfighter (1974)
Texas Justice (1995) (TV movie)
![Millie Perkins](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/272/272294_afa468.jpg)
Millie Perkins
USA
Best movies:
The Diary of Anne Frank (1959)
Wall Street (1987)
Wild in the Country (1961)
![Steve Railsback](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/270/270676_a00be9.jpg)
Steve Railsback
USA
Best movies:
The X-Files – File 3: Abduction (1995) (video compilation)
Neo Ned (2005)
In the Line of Fire (1993)
Warren Finnerty
USA
Best movies:
Cool Hand Luke (1967)
The Pawnbroker (1964)
Easy Rider (1969)
Jimmy Williams
Best movies:
Cockfighter (1974)
Mommy's Epitaph (1987)
The Newlydeads (1988)
![Robert Earl Jones](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/589/162589805_3d04fb.png)
Robert Earl Jones
USA
Best movies:
The Sting (1973)
Trading Places (1983)
Witness (1985)
![Bob Hannah](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/606/161606547_d5b011.gif)
Bob Hannah
USA
Best movies:
The Bear (1984)
Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)
Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
![Tom Spratley](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/074/162074510_f83e5e.jpg)
Tom Spratley
USA
Best movies:
The Sting (1973)
The Day After (1983) (TV movie)
The Sunshine Boys (1975)
Charles Willeford
USA
Best movies:
Thunder and Lightning (1977)
Cockfighter (1974)