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Racing with the Moon

It was 1943. And young men were counting the days before they went off to war...

  • Movie
  • 1984
  • PG
  • 1h 48m

Directed by Richard Benjamin

6.3

TMDB audience rating
6.3 out of 10 from 101 votes

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Overview

In a small coastal California town, Henry and Nicky are pals from blue collar families with only a short time before they ship off to World War II. Henry begins romancing new-to-town Caddie Winger, believing her to be wealthy. Mischievous and irresponsible, Nicky gets into trouble which forces the other two to become involved, testing their relationship, as well as the friendship between the boys.

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Cast and crew

  • Sean Penn

    Sean PennHenry 'Hopper' Nash

  • Nicolas Cage

    Nicolas CageNicky / Bud

  • Elizabeth McGovern

    Elizabeth McGovernCaddie Winger

  • John Karlen

    John KarlenMr. Nash

  • Rutanya Alda

    Rutanya AldaMrs. Nash

  • Max Showalter

    Max ShowalterMr. Arthur, Piano Teacher

  • Crispin Glover

    Crispin GloverGatsby Boy

  • Barbara Howard

    Barbara HowardGatsby Girl

  • Bob Maroff

    Bob MaroffAl

  • Carol Kane

    Carol KaneAnnie the Hooker

  • Dominic NardiniSoldier with Annie

  • John Brandon

    John BrandonMr. Kaiser

  • Eve Brent

    Eve BrentMrs. Kaiser

  • Suzanne AdkinsonSally Kaiser

  • Shawn Schepps

    Shawn ScheppsGretchen

  • Charles MillerArnie

  • Patricia AllisonMrs. Spangler

  • Al HopsonElmer

Director
Richard Benjamin
Writer
Steve Kloves
Music
Dave Grusin
Cinematography
John Bailey