Cowards Bend the Knee
2003, English. Directed by Guy Maddin.
When he takes his girlfriend to a seedy abortion clinic in the back room of a combination hair salon / bordello, Guy Maddin meets the madam’s daughter and falls in love. But she won’t let any man touch her until her father’s murder has been avenged.
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 22 January 2003
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Guy Maddin
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How long is Cowards Bend the Knee?
Cowards Bend the Knee runs 64 minutes (1h 4m).
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Cowards Bend the Knee isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cowards Bend the Knee?
If you liked Cowards Bend the Knee, try Blind, Gabriel's Redemption: Part I, Not Easily Broken.
Who directed Cowards Bend the Knee?
Cowards Bend the Knee (2003) was directed by Guy Maddin and stars Darcy Fehr, Melissa Dionisio, Tara Birtwhistle.