Re: RARA-AVIS: Cockfighter

From: kip.stratton@ni.com
Date: 14 Nov 2000


Yes, the film is quite good and I'm glad to hear it's being reissued. Willeford started out playing a small role in it, but as budgetary and other matters intruded, his role grew into a significant one. He's quite a good actor (of course, he had quite a bit of experience doing theater, radio broadcasts, and commercials before acting in this film). I'd recommend borrowing a copy of Willeford's COCKFIGHTER JOURNAL (they're pretty expensive to buy these days). It's a gem of a book, recounting his experiences working with Roger Corman (whom he liked), Warren Oates and Harry Dean Stanton (whom he loved), and Monte Hellman (whom he disliked).

Later...Kip

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