Review of Cockfighter (1974) by Alex D — 20 Nov 2007

Warren oates, real cockfighting, some crazy polish jew, this is the best movie ever made where a chicken dies in it.

This review of Cockfighter (1974) was written by Alex D on 20 Nov 2007.

Cockfighter has generally received positive reviews.

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