Supercock [Blu-ray]

Director: Gus Trikonis Gus Trikonis

Overview

This R-rated drive-in fodder was a Ross Hagen Production. The inimitable Mr. Hagen produced and wrote the film and also assumed a leading role. Also known as Fowl Play, the film is all about a high-stakes cockfighting championship, pitting rooster against rooster for big bucks.

Product Details

Release Date:	05/17/2019
UPC:	0888295890540
Original Release:	1975
Rating:	PG
Source:	Garage House Picture
Region Code:	A
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Mono]
Language:	English
Time:	1:24:00

Special Features

Audio commentary by cult film director Fred Olen Ray; Interview with Ross Hagen by Mike Malloy; Garagehouse Pictures trailers

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Tony Lorea	Actor
Nancy Kwan	Actor
Ross Hagen	Seth Calhoun

Technical Credits

Ross Hagen

Gus Trikonis	Director
Ross Hagen	Producer,Screenwriter

Editorial Reviews

Don't be fooled by the packaging of this violent action-comedy's video release; despite its claims of "family fun" and an animated credit sequence, Fowl Play (originally released as Supercock) is not for children. Why anyone would assume that the brutal sport of cockfighting would be appropriate for the whole family is a headscratcher in itself, and the fact that the film gets barely subtle comic mileage out of the double meaning of the word "cock" further proves it was originally meant for adults. Director Gus Trikonis captures the seediness of his tropical setting, focusing on back alleys, crowded streets, and the dilapidated arena that hosts the tournament, and a climactic horse-and-buggy chase is an unintentional hoot. However, the main character's attempts at justifying his sport are weak at best, and despite his radical "affection training" the whole enterprise is ultimately just a way for him to bet heavily enough to avoid work. Of course, if the viewer has no qualms with cockfighting, then Fowl Play will appear to be just another lightweight, predictable drive-in picture, though the controversial nature of the subject will likely raise questions for most.