Racing with the Moon (1984) 6.6
In 1942 California, two young men await induction into the U.S. Marines and say goodbye to their girlfriends. Director:Richard BenjaminWriter:Steve Kloves |
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Racing with the Moon (1984) 6.6
In 1942 California, two young men await induction into the U.S. Marines and say goodbye to their girlfriends. Director:Richard BenjaminWriter:Steve Kloves |
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| Sean Penn | ... |
Henry 'Hopper' Nash
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| Elizabeth McGovern | ... | ||
| Nicolas Cage | ... |
Nicky /
Bud
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| John Karlen | ... |
Mr. Nash
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| Rutanya Alda | ... |
Mrs. Nash
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| Max Showalter | ... |
Mr. Arthur, Piano Teacher
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| Crispin Glover | ... |
Gatsby Boy
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Barbara Howard | ... |
Gatsby Girl
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Bob Maroff | ... |
Al
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Dominic Nardini | ... |
Soldier with Annie
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John Brandon | ... |
Mr. Kaiser
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| Eve Brent | ... |
Mrs. Kaiser
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Suzanne Adkinson | ... |
Sally Kaiser
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Shawn Schepps | ... |
Gretchen
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Charles Miller | ... |
Arnie
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Henry and Nicky are small town 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. Mischievious 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. Written by David Fowler
I've always viewed Richard Benjamin as a sensitive, honest filmmaker. Sure, he's made some less-than-great films, but his directorial debut, `My Favorite Year' may be about the funniest film ever made.
Racing with the Moon--the boy, his friend, and the girl--a small town in the Midwest in 1942 and a few weeks before the young men are to be inducted in the service. Their lives will be changed unequivocally, and they will no longer be boys. This is all the time they have left to enjoy the freedom, the carefree wonderment that is youth.
Stevn Kloves first produced script (later The Fabulous Baker Boys) is right on target with smart roles for three young stars. Sean Penn had Taps, and Fast Times behind him, and was his career was flourishing, Nick Cage had done Valley Girl, and Birdy, but would languish for ten more years, before achieving stardom, and Elizabeth McGovern, who's wonderful as Caddie Winger, is still waiting her just recognition.
Benjamin was born and raised in New York City, but his age is appropriate to our main characters. I'm sure he smiled, over and over as he recalled his own youth. His heart is in Racing with the Moon, and its worth your time, to go back for a moment, and enjoy those times.