Racing with the Moon (1984)

03/23/1984 (US) • 1h 48m

Drama, Romance

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.

Top Billed Cast

Sean Penn

Henry 'Hopper' Nash

Nicolas Cage

Nicky / Bud

Elizabeth McGovern

Caddie Winger

John Karlen

Mr. Nash

Rutanya Alda

Mrs. Nash

Max Showalter

Mr. Arthur, Piano Teacher

Crispin Glover

Gatsby Boy

Barbara Howard

Gatsby Girl


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$9,000,000.00

Revenue

$6,045,657.00

Keywords

military draft

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