Dogfight
The rules of the dogfight were simple. Everyone puts in fifty bucks. The guy with the ugliest "date" wins.
Directed by Nancy Savoca
Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Peter Newman Productions
A tender, nostalgic romance set against the shadow of Vietnam, where a young Marine's cruel game transforms into genuine connection and heartfelt sincerity.
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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