Dogfight (Criterion Collection)

Set in early-'60s San Francisco, this bittersweet drama stars River Phoenix as a young Vietnam-bound Marine who partakes in a cruel game with his fellow leathernecks. He must find the ugliest girl to take to a party, but his choice (Lili Taylor) turns out to be a lot more than he expected. Richard Panebianco, Brendan Fraser, and Holly Near co-star; directed by Nancy Savoca ("True Love"). 93 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English DTS HD stereo Master Audio; Subtitles: English (SDH); audio commentary by Savoca; interviews; theatrical trailer; essay.