Racing with the Moon (1984)

  • PG
  • 03/23/1984 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 48m

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

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.

Steve Kloves

Screenplay

Richard Benjamin

Director

Cast

Sean Penn's headshot

Sean Penn

Henry 'Hopper' Nash
Nicolas Cage's headshot

Nicolas Cage

Nicky / Bud
Elizabeth McGovern's headshot

Elizabeth McGovern

Caddie Winger
John Karlen's headshot

John Karlen

Mr. Nash
Rutanya Alda's headshot

Rutanya Alda

Mrs. Nash
Max Showalter's headshot

Max Showalter

Mr. Arthur, Piano Teacher
Crispin Glover's headshot

Crispin Glover

Gatsby Boy
Barbara Howard's headshot

Barbara Howard

Gatsby Girl

Recommendations