Review of Cockfighter (1974) by Eli O — 25 Mar 2008

Une douce ballade violente et amorale avec peut-etre le plus beau role de Warren Oates.

This review of Cockfighter (1974) was written by Eli O on 25 Mar 2008.

Cockfighter has generally received positive reviews.

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