
Cockfight (2001)
Overview
COCKFIGHT is a voyage into the underground world of rooster fighting. The film chronicles the harrowing and hilarious adventures of three wildly different characters. The first, Manuel, is a salty 73-year old who attends illegal cockfights in California and fights to preserve the ancient but embattled sport. The second, Clara, is a vibrant Latina who was forced to quit cockfighting when the sport was outlawed in Arizona. The third, Larry, is a firebrand ex-patriot exiled to Mexico where he fights roosters for a living. Cockfight pierces the veil of secrecy that cloaks this enormously popular yet controversial activity. By bringing you in contact with people whose daily lives are defined by cockfighting, the film seeks to demonstrate how people can draw meaning, value and humor from something many see as savage and barbaric.
Where to watch Cockfight
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Fawesome | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Ireland | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
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What is Cockfight about?
COCKFIGHT is a voyage into the underground world of rooster fighting. The film chronicles the harrowing and hilarious adventures of three wildly different characters. The first, Manuel, is a salty 73-year old who attends illegal cockfights in California and fights to preserve the ancient but embattled sport. The second, Clara, is a vibrant Latina who was forced to quit cockfighting when the sport was outlawed in Arizona. The third, Larry, is a firebrand ex-patriot exiled to Mexico where he fights roosters for a living. Cockfight pierces the veil of secrecy that cloaks this enormously popular yet controversial activity. By bringing you in contact with people whose daily lives are defined by cockfighting, the film seeks to demonstrate how people can draw meaning, value and humor from something many see as savage and barbaric. Cockfight is a Documentary movie, released on 2001-03-01, runtime 45 minutes.
Is Cockfight worth watching?
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Where can I watch Cockfight?
In the United States, Cockfight is free to watch on Fawesome and can be rented from Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Tiller Russell
Cast
- Larry Cook as Himself
- Manuel Costa as Himself
- Clara Godfrey as Herself
- David Holthouse as Himself
- Doyle Thompson as Himself
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Sources
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