Dogfight
“The rules of the dogfight were simple. Everyone puts in fifty bucks. The guy with the ugliest "date" wins.”
Synopsis
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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Dogfight (1991) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-09
Top Cast
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River Phoenix
Eddie Birdlace
Lili Taylor
Rose Fenny
Richard Panebianco
Berzin
Anthony Clark
Oakie
Mitchell Whitfield
Benjamin
Holly Near
Rose Sr.
E. G. Daily
Marcie
Sue Morales
Ruth Two Bears
Christina Mastin
Linda
Christopher Shaw
Donavin
John Lacy
Fector
Chris San Nicholas
Dogfight Buddy
Brian Gotta
Dogfight Marine
Peg Phillips
Older Cafe Customer
Neal Allen
Sergeant Judge
Ron Lynch
Lance Corporal Judge
Dale Carman
Restaurant Maitre D'
Burke Pearson
Waiter
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 4, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$398K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nancy Savoca
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Comfort
- Original Score
- Mason Daring
- Original Title
- Dogfight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $398K
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Peter Newman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nancy Savoca
Bob Comfort
Mason Daring
Bobby Bukowski
John Tintori
Peter Newman, Richard Guay, Cathleen Summers
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Comfort
Screenplay
Nancy Savoca
Director
Peter Newman
Producer
Eugenie Bafaloukos
Costume Design
Bobby Bukowski
Director of Photography
John Tintori
Editor
Richard Guay
Producer
Lester Cohen
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dogfight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dogfight about?
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”.
Who directed Dogfight?
Dogfight was directed by Nancy Savoca.
Who stars in Dogfight?
The principal cast of Dogfight includes River Phoenix, Lili Taylor, Richard Panebianco, Anthony Clark, Mitchell Whitfield.
When was Dogfight released and how long is it?
Dogfight was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did Dogfight make at the box office?
Dogfight grossed $398K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Dogfight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dogfight was composed by Mason Daring.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dogfight?
Dogfight holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).