The Cockfighter (1948)
Evil landowner decides to appropriate a peasant's homestead and his wife.
In Michoacan in the 1920s, Gabriel, a young farmer and champion cockfighter, finds himself in violent opposition to Roman, who not only wants to beat Gabriel's fighting cock, but to steal Gabriel's wife Rosa.
Director: Emilio Gómez Muriel
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: October 27, 1948
Cast
Screenplay
- Emilio Gómez Muriel (Screenplay)
- Estela Inda (Screenplay)
- Javier López Ferrer (Novel)
Cinematography: Raúl Martínez Solares
Editing: Jorge Busto
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Emilio Gómez Muriel
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cockfighter about?
- In Michoacan in the 1920s, Gabriel, a young farmer and champion cockfighter, finds himself in violent opposition to Roman, who not only wants to beat Gabriel's fighting cock, but to steal Gabriel's wife Rosa.
- Who directed The Cockfighter?
- The Cockfighter was directed by Emilio Gómez Muriel.
- Who stars in The Cockfighter?
- The Cockfighter stars Tito Guízar, Rita Macedo, Ernesto Alonso, Carlos López Moctezuma, Eduardo Arozamena, Rodolfo Acosta.
- How long is The Cockfighter?
- The Cockfighter has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Cockfighter?
- The Cockfighter is a Drama film.
- Where was The Cockfighter produced?
- The Cockfighter was produced in Mexico.