Review of Cockfighter (1974) by Matthew A — 23 Aug 2010
Warren Oates takes a vow of silence until he wins Cockfighter of the Year--imagine The Karate Kid but without the kid and without the karate. Oates is one of my favorite character actors but I sure did miss his grizzled voice.
His nemesis, Harry Dean Stanton, is all business with his blood splattered white shoes but I gotta say I was hoping for something a little more thunderous for their climactic cock battle. Solid exploitation fare from Roger Corman but after years of anticipation I must admit that I was a little disappointed.
VF.
This review of Cockfighter (1974) was written by Matthew A on 23 Aug 2010.
Cockfighter has generally received positive reviews.
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