Dogfight movie poster

Dogfight

"A love story."

October 4, 1991 1h 34m 6.9/10 (134 votes)

Originally released in 1991. Dogfight is a drama/romance film. directed by Nancy Savoca.

Starring River Phoenix, Lili Taylor, and Richard Panebianco

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”.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 4, 1991 34 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
User Rating 6.9/10 Good (134 votes)
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Box Office $397.6K Worldwide gross
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$397,631

Production Companies

  • Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Peter Newman Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

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 l...

Who directed Dogfight?

Dogfight was directed by Nancy Savoca.

How long is Dogfight?

Dogfight has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was Dogfight released?

Dogfight was released on October 4, 1991 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Dogfight?

The main cast of Dogfight includes River Phoenix, Lili Taylor, Richard Panebianco, Anthony Clark, Mitchell Whitfield.

Is Dogfight worth watching?

Dogfight has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 134 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.