Racing with the Moon
1984In 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.
Acted in
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
Dominic Nardini
as Soldier with Annie
John Brandon
as Mr. Kaiser
Eve Brent
as Mrs. Kaiser
Suzanne Adkinson
as Sally Kaiser
Shawn Schepps
as Gretchen
Charles Miller
as Arnie
Patricia Allison
as Mrs. Spangler
Al Hopson
as Elmer
Ted Grossman
as Skating Soldier
Scott McGinnis
as Michael
Brian Trumbull
as Kid in Skating Rink
Kate Williamson
as Mrs. Winger
Julie Philips
as Alice Donnelly
Fielding Greaves
as Mr. Donnelly
Arnold Johnson
as Tattoo Artist
Kevin Fraser
as Marine
Gerry Gibson
as High School Principal
Page Hannah
as High School Girl
Shane Kerwin
as R.D.
Jonathan Charles Fox
as Arnold Billings
Michael Madsen
as Frank
Dana Carvey
as Baby Face
Victor Rendina
as Mr. Luzzato
Rebecca Pollack
as Girl in Bowling Alley
Victor Paul
as Pool Hall Barman
Lou Butera
as A Pool Player
Michael Talbott
as Bill
Phil Adams
as Bill's Shipmate
Chuck Picerni Jr.
as Bill's Shipmate
Philip Romano
as Bill's Shipmate
Arlin Miller
as Minister at Funeral (voice)
Jan Rabson
as Sailor (voice)
Walter Mathews
as Sailor (voice)
Michael Schoeffling
as Amputee Soldier (uncredited)
Steven Lambert
as Bit Part (uncredited)