Dogfight

:This is about the film; for aerial combat between military aircraft, see dog fight, for the blood sport of two dogs fighting, see Dog fighting.

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Dogfight (1991) is a film set in San Francisco, California, during the Vietnam War (1963 – 1966), and stars River Phoenix and Lili Taylor.

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It explores the love between a young marine, Eddie Birdlace, on his way to Vietnam, and a young woman, Rose Fenny. Both lovers are portrayed as innocent and inexperienced: Birdlace is angry and inept, and Fenny is idealistic but unsophisticated.

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The "dogfight" refers to an "ugly date" contest which Taylor, if she worked hard at it, barely qualified for, even though she ultimately "wins".

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The film itself was released in only two US cinemas and went straight-to-video in Europe.

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Dog fight: :For information about dogs fighting, see dog fighting....

Blood sport: :This article is about the sport; for the Jean-Claude Van Damme movie, see Bloodsport (movie)....

Dog fighting: Dog fighting is a violent fight between dogs. This blood sport is utilized for entertainment and creating a revenue stream from stud fees, admission fees, and gambling....

Dogfight related Images and Photos (experimental)

Dog-Fight Among the Clouds

The Dog Fight 1678

RAF Spitfire ME109 Dog Fight

German and Allied Aeroplanes in a Dog-Fight Over the Western Front