Dogfight (1991)

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”.

Director:

Nancy Savoca

Stars:

River Phoenix (Eddie Birdlace), Lili Taylor (Rose Fenny), Richard Panebianco (Berzin), Anthony Clark (Oakie), Mitchell Whitfield (Benjamin), Holly Near (Rose Sr.)