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In 1942 California, two young men await induction into the U.S. Marines and say goodbye to their girlfriends.In 1942 California, two young men await induction into the U.S. Marines and say goodbye to their girlfriends.In 1942 California, two young men await induction into the U.S. Marines and say goodbye to their girlfriends.
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- TriviaThe shots in which Sean Penn and Nicolas Cage standing on the railroad tracks with the train coming toward them were done with a large mirror positioned on the track, the camera shooting into it rather than the oncoming locomotive, to give the illusion that the train is coming toward them when the train is actually on a set of tracks nearby.
- GoofsWhile sitting at a table talking with Henry, we see Nicky (Nicolas Cage) light a cigarette by striking a match on the back of a matchbook, however in 1942 matchbooks were front-strike until a new regulation in 1973 deemed front-strike too dangerous.
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Henry 'Hopper' Nash/Lou: Tyrone Power never said fuck 'em.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Making of 'Racing with the Moon' (2004)
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by Richard A. Whiting, W. Franke Harling and Leo Robin
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A Beautiful Coming of Age
We never get to see the two main characters in the movie go to War. This world war 3 setting coming of age drama is not so much about the war over in Japan but the war on the home front. Growing up in 1943 in small town California, searching for love and meaning. Sean Penn is great in his role. Even more, Nicolas Cage is better as his close friend and side kick. Whether for comic relief of ream moments of edgy drama, Cage delivers. Also, a surprise in the movie is the performance of Elizabeth McGovern who is always beautiful. The three quickly discover life as they grow up before the two boys are shipped out to the Pacific. Michael Madsen and Crispin Glover pop into the movie with small roles. A nice movie, I wasn't expecting much until the movie started. It is a guarantee crowd pleaser.
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- Jan 10, 2005
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- Die Zeit verrinnt - die Navy ruft
- Filming locations
- Mendocino, California, USA(setting: Port Muir)
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- Budget
- $6,500,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $6,045,647
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,803,432
- Mar 25, 1984
- Gross worldwide
- $6,045,647
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