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Release Year: 1984
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Adiós a la inocencia, Надпревара с луната, Adeus à Inocência, Les moissons du printemps, Tästä alkaa elämä, Versenyfutás a Holddal, In gara con la luna, Nå begynner livet, Wyscig z ksiezycem, Adeus Inocência, Наперегонки с луной, Die Zeit Verrinnt, die Navy ruft
Director: Richard Benjamin
Writer: Steve Kloves
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Companies: Jaffe-Lansing, Paramount Pictures
Genre: Comedy, Comedy Drama, Coming-Of-Age Fiction, Drama, Romance, Romance Film
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Keywords: military draft
In the small coastal town of Santa Monica, California, two lifelong friends from blue-collar families, Henry (Nicky Guest) and Nicky (Sean Penn), are about to be drafted into World War II. Before they ship off, they plan to make the most of their remaining time together. Henry becomes smitten with new girl in town Caddie Winger (Demi Moore), believing she's wealthy due to her fancy car. Mischievous and reckless Nicky gets into trouble involving a stolen car and a dangerous game of chicken on the highway, forcing Henry and Caddie to become involved and straining their friendship.
'Racing with the Moon' (1984) is a coming-of-age comedy-drama directed by Richard Benjamin. Set in Santa Monica during World War II, it follows two best friends from working-class families navigating love, friendship, and impending military service. The film explores themes of youthful exuberance, class differences, and the inevitable changes that come with adulthood.
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