Racing with the Moon
Racing with the Moon
Release: 1984-03-23
·Runtime: 108m
·★ 6.2
Drama
Romance
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Jaffe-Lansing
Paramount Pictures
Cast
Sean Penn
as Henry 'Hopper' Nash
Nicolas Cage
as Nicky / Bud
Elizabeth McGovern
as Caddie Winger
John Karlen
as Mr. Nash
Rutanya Alda
as Mrs. Nash
Max Showalter
as Mr. Arthur, Piano Teacher
Crispin Glover
as Gatsby Boy
Barbara Howard
as Gatsby Girl
Bob Maroff
as Al
Carol Kane
as Annie the Hooker
John Brandon
as Mr. Kaiser
Eve Brent
as Mrs. Kaiser
Shawn Schepps
as Gretchen
Ted Grossman
as Skating Soldier
Scott McGinnis
as Michael
Kate Williamson
as Mrs. Winger
Arnold Johnson
as Tattoo Artist
Page Hannah
as High School Girl
Michael Madsen
as Frank
Dana Carvey
as Baby Face
Victor Rendina
as Mr. Luzzato
Rebecca Pollack
as Girl in Bowling Alley
Lou Butera
as A Pool Player
Michael Talbott
as Bill
Chuck Picerni Jr.
as Bill's Shipmate
Jan Rabson
as Sailor (voice)
Michael Schoeffling
as Amputee Soldier (uncredited)
Steven Lambert
as Bit Part (uncredited)
Crew
Richard Benjamin
Director
Steve Kloves
Screenplay
John Bailey
Director of Photography
Dave Grusin
Original Music Composer
David L. Snyder
Production Design
Steven Lambert
Stunts
Dody Dorn
Foley Editor
Jeannine Oppewall
Set Designer
John Roesch
Foley
Lou Butera
Technical Advisor
Sherry Lansing
Producer