Cock & Bull Story

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Cock & Bull Story ★★ Southside 2003

Gritty examination of the machismo world of boxing and homophobia in a depressed workingclass environment. Upandcoming boxer Travis (Roberts) is the last hope for aging manager/trainer Pascoe (Mullavey). Pascoe (and everyone else) disapproves of the inseparable friendship between Travis and unemployed screwup Jacko (Green). Rumors begin to circulate about Travis's sexuality and Jacko's own volatility makes matters worse. Of course, on the night of Travis's biggest fight, matters come to a head between the two men. Adapted from the play by Richard Crowe and Richard Zajdlic. 102m/C DVD . Bret Roberts, Brian A(ustin) Green, Greg Mullavey, Wendy Fowler, Darin Heames; D: Billy Hayes; W: Billy Hayes; C: Ben Kufrin; M: Pierpaolo Tiano.