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Dogfight

1991-10-04 · 94 min · ★ 6.9

Drama · Romance

In the fall of 1963, Eddie Birdlace is an 18-year-old Marine Corps volunteer who is about to ship out with three of his buddies for a tour of duty in Vietnam. Planning a massive blowout for their last night in San Francisco, Eddie, his buddies, and a number of other Marines set up a contest they call a "dogfight”.

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Directors
Nancy Savoca
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures, Peter Newman Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 397,631

Top Cast

River PhoenixRiver PhoenixEddie Birdlace
Lili TaylorLili TaylorRose Fenny
Richard PanebiancoRichard PanebiancoBerzin
Anthony ClarkAnthony ClarkOakie
Mitchell WhitfieldMitchell WhitfieldBenjamin
Holly NearHolly NearRose Sr.
E. G. DailyE. G. DailyMarcie
Sue MoralesRuth Two Bears
Christina MastinLinda
Christopher ShawDonavin
John LacyJohn LacyFector
Chris San NicholasDogfight Buddy
Brian GottaDogfight Marine
Peg PhillipsPeg PhillipsOlder Cafe Customer
Neal AllenSergeant Judge
Ron LynchRon LynchLance Corporal Judge
Dale CarmanRestaurant Maitre D'
Burke PearsonWaiter
Angie UttThrift Shop Woman
Kenneth UttKenneth UttThrift Shop Man

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