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”.

Cast

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

N/A

Sue Morales

Ruth Two Bears

N/A

Christina Mastin

Linda

N/A

Christopher Shaw

Donavin

John Lacy

Fector

N/A

Chris San Nicholas

Dogfight Buddy