Racing with the Moon

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.

Directed by Richard Benjamin

Top 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

Bob Maroff

Al

Carol Kane

Annie the Hooker

D

Dominic Nardini

Soldier with Annie

John Brandon

Mr. Kaiser

Eve Brent

Mrs. Kaiser

S

Suzanne Adkinson

Sally Kaiser

Shawn Schepps

Gretchen

C

Charles Miller

Arnie

P

Patricia Allison

Mrs. Spangler

A

Al Hopson

Elmer

Ted Grossman

Skating Soldier

Scott McGinnis

Michael

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