Racing With the Moon

1984, Romance, 1h 48m

10 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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Movie Info

In their last weeks before deployment to World War II as Marines, teenage friends Henry Nash (Sean Penn) and Nicky (Nicolas Cage) try to make the best of the time they have left in their small California town. When Nash spots Caddie Winger (Elizabeth McGovern), a new girl in town he mistakenly believes to be wealthy, he sets about winning her over. But the good times are ruined when Nicky finds himself trying to solve a serious predicament, and implicating Nash and Caddie in the process.

Cast & Crew

Sean Penn
Henry 'Hopper' Nash
Elizabeth McGovern
Caddie Winger
Nicolas Cage
Nicky, Bud
John Karlen
Mr. Nash
Rutanya Alda
Mrs. Nash
Max Showalter
Mr. Arthur, Piano Teacher
Crispin Glover
Gatsby Boy
Barbara Howard
Gatsby Girl
Dominic Nardini
Soldier with Annie
John Brandon
Mr. Kaiser
Richard Benjamin
Director
Alain Bernheim
Producer
John Kohn
Producer
Steve Kloves
Screenwriter
Dave Grusin
Original Music
John Bailey
Cinematography
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