Dogfight(1991)
The rules of the dogfight were simple. Everyone puts in fifty bucks. The guy with the ugliest "date" wins.
Dogfight 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”.
Dogfight (1991) is a drama and romance film directed by Nancy Savoca, released on October 4, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars River Phoenix, Lili Taylor, Richard Panebianco and Anthony Clark. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 147 ratings.
- Director:
- Nancy Savoca
- Writers:
- Bob Comfort
- Producers:
- Peter Newman, Richard Guay
- Cinematographer:
- Bobby Bukowski
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Peter Newman Productions
- Revenue:
- $397,631
- Status:
- Released
Dogfight (1991) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Dogfight before you stream it.
Dogfight Cast & Crew
Main cast
River Phoenix
as Eddie Birdlace
Lili Taylor
as Rose Fenny
Richard Panebianco
as Berzin
Anthony Clark
as Oakie
Mitchell Whitfield
as Benjamin
Holly Near
as Rose Sr.
E. G. Daily
as Marcie
- Sue Morales
Sue Morales
as Ruth Two Bears
- Christina Mastin
Christina Mastin
as Linda
- Christopher Shaw
Christopher Shaw
as Donavin
John Lacy
as Fector
- Chris San Nicholas
Chris San Nicholas
as Dogfight Buddy
Key crew
Directed by Nancy Savoca, written by Bob Comfort, produced by Peter Newman and Richard Guay.
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Dogfight Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 147 ratings.
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Dogfight – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dogfight online?
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Dogfight (1991) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Dogfight?
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The main cast of Dogfight (1991) includes River Phoenix, Lili Taylor, Richard Panebianco, Anthony Clark and Mitchell Whitfield. The film was directed by Nancy Savoca. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dogfight released?
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Dogfight was released on October 4, 1991 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Dogfight worth watching?
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Dogfight (1991) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 147 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Dogfight?
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Yes. The official Dogfight trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.