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