In 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.
Acting
Baby Penn and Cage have chaotic best-friend chemistry for the ages.
Cinematography
Golden California light that makes doom feel almost romantic.
Director
Richard Benjamin
Sean Penn
Henry 'Hopper' Nash
Nicolas Cage
Nicky / Bud
Elizabeth McGovern
Caddie Winger
John Karlen
Mr. Nash
Rutanya Alda
Mrs. Nash
Max Showalter
Mr. Arthur, Piano Teacher
Crispin Glover
Gatsby Boy
Barbara Howard
Gatsby Girl
Bob Maroff
Al
Carol Kane
Annie the Hooker
John Brandon
Mr. Kaiser
Eve Brent
Mrs. Kaiser
Shawn Schepps
Gretchen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Cage's first credited role as 'Nicolas' instead of 'Nicolas Coppola'—his Coppola era was officially over.
The title comes from a Depression-era song about racing to spend one last night with a lover before war separates them forever.
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