River Phoenix
Eddie Birdlace
1991•1h 34m•Released•EN
Dogfight
“The rules of the dogfight were simple. Everyone puts in fifty bucks. The guy with the ugliest "date" wins.”
Overview
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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Movie Details
Release Date
October 4, 1991
Runtime
1h 34m
Rating
6.9 / 10
Votes
149
Budget
Not available
Revenue
$397,631
Status
Released
Popularity
2.5
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Lili Taylor
Rose Fenny
Richard Panebianco
Berzin
Anthony Clark
Oakie
Mitchell Whitfield
Benjamin
Holly Near
Rose Sr.
E. G. Daily
Marcie
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Sue Morales
Ruth Two Bears
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Christina Mastin
Linda
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Christopher Shaw
Donavin
John Lacy
Fector
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Chris San Nicholas
Dogfight Buddy
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