Question 1

Why was Cockfighter banned in the UK?

Accepted Answer

The film has never been released in the UK and was banned from public showing at the 2006 Edinburgh Film Festival after the SSPCA intervened, as it contravened the Cinematograph Films (Animals) Act of 1937 because cockfighting scenes were organized for filming.

Question 2

What humorous fake tagline did New World's advertising committee come up with for Cockfighter?

Accepted Answer

"He came into town with his cock in hand, and what he did with it was illegal in 49 states."

Question 3

Which festivals featured Cockfighter?

Accepted Answer

Cockfighter was featured at the Telluride Film Festival in 1975 and the Locarno International Film Festival in 1999.

Question 4

How did Roger Corman acquire the rights to the novel Cockfighter?

Accepted Answer

Roger Corman came across Charles Willeford's original novel at an airport bookstore and bought adaptation rights after reading only the back cover, saying, "I don't have to read it. With a title like this, if we can't sell it, we're in big trouble."

Question 5

What vow does the main character make in Cockfighter?

Accepted Answer

A man who trains fighting cocks vows to remain silent until one of his birds wins a championship.

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