

Racing with the Moon
1984-03-23 · 108 min · ★ 6.3
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- Richard Benjamin
- Production companies
- Jaffe-Lansing, Paramount Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 9,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 6,045,657
Top Cast
Sean PennHenry 'Hopper' Nash
Nicolas CageNicky / Bud
Elizabeth McGovernCaddie Winger
John KarlenMr. Nash
Rutanya AldaMrs. Nash
Max ShowalterMr. Arthur, Piano Teacher
Crispin GloverGatsby Boy
Barbara HowardGatsby Girl
Bob MaroffAl
Carol KaneAnnie the Hooker
John BrandonMr. Kaiser
Eve BrentMrs. Kaiser
Shawn ScheppsGretchen
Ted GrossmanSkating Soldier
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