Racing with the Moon (1984)
De door Richard Benjamin op meesterlijke wijze geregisseerde film Racing with the Moon is zo gevoelig, heeft zoveel inzicht en straalt zoveel warmte uit dat u hem niet snel zult vergeten. Dit is het verhaal van Henry "Hopper" Nash (Sean Penn) en zijn vriend Nicky (Nicolas Cage) die genieten van hun laatste kinderlijke fratsen voordat ze bij de marine gaan. Elizabeth McGovern speelt de mysterieuze vriendin van Penn. Er ontvouwt zich een gevoelig, bitterzoet verhaal van verloren onschuld en de problemen die ontstaan als je te snel volwassen wordt. Het resultaat is een magisch moment dat op een briljante manier is vastgelegd in de woelige tijden van het meest dramatische tijdperk van Amerika.
Regiseur:
Richard Benjamin
Schrijver:
Steve Kloves
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Sean Penn as Henry 'Hopper' Nash |
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Nicolas Cage as Nicky / Bud |
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Elizabeth McGovern as Caddie Winger |
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John Karlen as Mr. Nash |
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Rutanya Alda as Mrs. Nash |
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Max Showalter as Mr. Arthur, Piano Teacher |
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Crispin Glover as Gatsby Boy |
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Barbara Howard as Gatsby Girl |
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Bob Maroff as Al |
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Carol Kane as Annie the Hooker |
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Dominic Nardini as Soldier with Annie |
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John Brandon as Mr. Kaiser |
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Eve Brent as Mrs. Kaiser |
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Suzanne Adkinson as Sally Kaiser |
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Shawn Schepps as Gretchen |
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Charles Miller as Arnie |
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Patricia Allison as Mrs. Spangler |
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Al Hopson as Elmer |
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Ted Grossman as Skating Soldier |
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Scott McGinnis as Michael |
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Brian Trumbull as Kid in Skating Rink |
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Kate Williamson as Mrs. Winger |
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Julie Philips as Alice Donnelly |
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Fielding Greaves as Mr. Donnelly |
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Arnold Johnson as Tattoo Artist |
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Kevin Fraser as Marine |
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Gerry Gibson as High School Principal |
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Page Hannah as High School Girl |
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Shane Kerwin as R.D. |
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Jonathan Charles Fox as Arnold Billings |
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Michael Madsen as Frank |
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Dana Carvey as Baby Face |
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Victor Rendina as Mr. Luzzato |
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Rebecca Pollack as Girl in Bowling Alley |
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Victor Paul as Pool Hall Barman |
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Lou Butera as A Pool Player |
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Michael Talbott as Bill |
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Phil Adams as Bill's Shipmate |
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Chuck Picerni Jr. as Bill's Shipmate |
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Philip Romano as Bill's Shipmate |
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Arlin Miller as Minister at Funeral (voice) |
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Jan Rabson as Sailor (voice) |
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Walter Mathews as Sailor (voice) |
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Michael Schoeffling as Amputee Soldier (uncredited) |
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Steven Lambert as Bit Part (uncredited) |
| Directing | Richard Benjamin | Director |
| Writing | Steve Kloves | Screenplay |
| Production | John Kohn | Producer |
| Production | Wallis Nicita | Casting |
| Production | Alain Bernheim | Producer |
| Editing | Nicholas James | Editor |
| Camera | John Bailey | Director of Photography |
| Production | Art Levinson | Line Producer |
| Editing | Jacqueline Cambas | Editor |
| Sound | Dave Grusin | Original Music Composer |
| Art | David L. Snyder | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Patricia Norris | Costume Design |
| Camera | Al LaVerde | Key Grip |
| Sound | Dennis Drummond | Sound Effects Editor |
| Directing | William S. Beasley | First Assistant Director |
| Camera | Robert M. Stevens | Camera Operator |
| Costume & Make-Up | Allan Snyder | Makeup Artist |
| Directing | Marshall Schlom | Script Supervisor |
| Crew | Steven Lambert | Stunts |
| Art | Jerry Wunderlich | Set Decoration |
| Camera | Bob Apger | Second Assistant Camera |
| Crew | Pat Green | Stunts |
| Camera | Philip D. Schwartz | First Assistant Camera |
| Camera | Ty Suehiro | Best Boy Grip |
| Sound | William Manooch | Sound Recordist |
| Sound | Pat Suraci | Boom Operator |
| Sound | Rod Rogers | Assistant Sound Editor |
| Production | Art Levinson | Production Manager |
| Lighting | Ronald W. McLeish | Gaffer |
| Crew | Richard Calkins | Stunts |
| Lighting | Michael W. Blymyer | Best Boy Electric |
| Editing | Mary Andrews | Assistant Editor |
| Crew | Mike H. McGaughy | Stunts |
| Directing | Duncan Henderson | Second Assistant Director |
| Art | Pat O'Connor | Property Master |
| Costume & Make-Up | Lillian Barb | Hairstylist |
| Art | Nigel A. Boucher | Leadman |
| Production | Art Levinson | Associate Producer |
| Sound | Dody Dorn | Foley Editor |
| Sound | Else Blangsted | Music Editor |
| Sound | Victoria Sampson | Dialogue Editor |
| Camera | George R. Schrader | Dolly Grip |
| Art | Frank L. Brown | Leadman |
| Sound | J. Paul Huntsman | ADR Editor |
| Art | Jeannine Oppewall | Set Designer |
| Sound | Jerry Jost | Sound Mixer |
| Sound | Robert Grieve | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Sound | Michael Tomack | Sound Effects Editor |
| Art | Matty Azzarone | Assistant Property Master |
| Sound | Nicholas James | Dialogue Editor |
| Sound | Doreen A. Dixon | ADR Editor |
| Sound | John Roesch | Foley |
| Crew | Victor Paul | Stunt Coordinator |
| Art | Joe Wood | Construction Coordinator |
| Production | Sara Romilly | Producer's Assistant |
| Sound | William L. McCaughey | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Sound | Chris Carpenter | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Sound | Terry Porter | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Editing | Bob Noland | Color Timer |
| Camera | Len Hekel | Still Photographer |
| Art | Dan Curry | Title Designer |
| Sound | Mel Metcalfe | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Crew | Bruce Bahrenburg | Unit Publicist |
| Production | Chriss Strauss | Producer's Assistant |
| Editing | Ginny Parillo | Negative Cutter |
| Crew | Howard A. Small | Transportation Coordinator |
| Crew | Garry Elmendorf | Special Effects |
| Crew | Lou Butera | Technical Advisor |
| Production | Elaine Rockett | Producer's Assistant |
| Production | Sherry Lansing | Producer |