Nic Cage

Racing with the Moon (1984)

"It was 1943. And young men were counting the days before they went off to war..."

Movie Details

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.
Genres
Drama, Romance
Release Date
1984/03/23
Runtime
108 min
IMDB
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Production Companies
Jaffe-Lansing, Paramount Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America
Budget
$ 9,000,000
Poster
"Racing with the Moon" poster

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)
  • Dominic Nardini (Soldier with Annie)
  • John Brandon (Mr. Kaiser)
  • Eve Brent (Mrs. Kaiser)
  • Suzanne Adkinson (Sally Kaiser)
  • Shawn Schepps (Gretchen)
  • Charles Miller (Arnie)
  • Patricia Allison (Mrs. Spangler)
  • Al Hopson (Elmer)
  • Ted Grossman (Skating Soldier)
  • Scott McGinnis (Michael)
  • Brian Trumbull (Kid in Skating Rink)
  • Kate Williamson (Mrs. Winger)
  • Julie Philips (Alice Donnelly)
  • Fielding Greaves (Mr. Donnelly)
  • Arnold Johnson (Tattoo Artist)
  • Kevin Fraser (Marine)
  • Gerry Gibson (High School Principal)
  • Page Hannah (High School Girl)
  • Shane Kerwin (R.D.)
  • Jonathan Charles Fox (Arnold Billings)
  • Michael Madsen (Frank)
  • Dana Carvey (Baby Face)
  • Victor Rendina (Mr. Luzzato)
  • Rebecca Pollack (Girl in Bowling Alley)
  • Victor Paul (Pool Hall Barman)
  • Lou Butera (A Pool Player)
  • Michael Talbott (Bill)
  • Phil Adams (Bill's Shipmate)
  • Chuck Picerni Jr. (Bill's Shipmate)
  • Philip Romano (Bill's Shipmate)
  • Arlin Miller (Minister at Funeral (voice))
  • Jan Rabson (Sailor (voice))
  • Walter Mathews (Sailor (voice))
  • Michael Schoeffling (Amputee Soldier (uncredited))
  • Steven Lambert (Bit Part (uncredited))

Crew

  • Richard Benjamin (Director)
  • Steve Kloves (Screenplay)
  • John Kohn (Producer)
  • Wallis Nicita (Casting)
  • Alain Bernheim (Producer)
  • Nicholas James (Editor, Dialogue Editor)
  • John Bailey (Director of Photography)
  • Art Levinson (Line Producer, Production Manager, Associate Producer)
  • Jacqueline Cambas (Editor)
  • Dave Grusin (Original Music Composer)
  • David L. Snyder (Production Design)
  • Patricia Norris (Costume Design)
  • Al LaVerde (Key Grip)
  • Dennis Drummond (Sound Effects Editor)
  • William S. Beasley (First Assistant Director)
  • Robert M. Stevens (Camera Operator)
  • Allan Snyder (Makeup Artist)
  • Marshall Schlom (Script Supervisor)
  • Steven Lambert (Stunts)
  • Jerry Wunderlich (Set Decoration)
  • Bob Apger (Second Assistant Camera)
  • Pat Green (Stunts)
  • Philip D. Schwartz (First Assistant Camera)
  • Ty Suehiro (Best Boy Grip)
  • William Manooch (Sound Recordist)
  • Pat Suraci (Boom Operator)
  • Rod Rogers (Assistant Sound Editor)
  • Ronald W. McLeish (Gaffer)
  • Richard Calkins (Stunts)
  • Michael W. Blymyer (Best Boy Electric)
  • Mary Andrews (Assistant Editor)
  • Mike H. McGaughy (Stunts)
  • Duncan Henderson (Second Assistant Director)
  • Pat O'Connor (Property Master)
  • Lillian Barb (Hairstylist)
  • Nigel A. Boucher (Leadman)
  • Dody Dorn (Foley Editor)
  • Else Blangsted (Music Editor)
  • Victoria Sampson (Dialogue Editor)
  • George R. Schrader (Dolly Grip)
  • Frank L. Brown (Leadman)
  • J. Paul Huntsman (ADR Editor)
  • Jeannine Oppewall (Set Designer)
  • Jerry Jost (Sound Mixer)
  • Robert Grieve (Supervising Sound Editor)
  • Michael Tomack (Sound Effects Editor)
  • Matty Azzarone (Assistant Property Master)
  • Doreen A. Dixon (ADR Editor)
  • John Roesch (Foley)
  • Victor Paul (Stunt Coordinator)
  • Joe Wood (Construction Coordinator)
  • Sara Romilly (Producer's Assistant)
  • William L. McCaughey (Sound Re-Recording Mixer)
  • Chris Carpenter (Sound Re-Recording Mixer)
  • Terry Porter (Sound Re-Recording Mixer)
  • Bob Noland (Color Timer)
  • Len Hekel (Still Photographer)
  • Dan Curry (Title Designer)
  • Mel Metcalfe (Sound Re-Recording Mixer)
  • Bruce Bahrenburg (Unit Publicist)
  • Chriss Strauss (Producer's Assistant)
  • Ginny Parillo (Negative Cutter)
  • Howard A. Small (Transportation Coordinator)
  • Garry Elmendorf (Special Effects)
  • Lou Butera (Technical Advisor)
  • Elaine Rockett (Producer's Assistant)
  • Sherry Lansing (Producer)