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”.
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
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
Angie Utt
Thrift Shop Woman

Kenneth Utt
Thrift Shop Man
Julian Schembri
Navy Bill

Barbara Benedetti
Alice
Ivars Mikelson
Bob

Brendan Fraser
Sailor #1
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