Overview
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.
Cast
- Sean Penn as Henry 'Hopper' Nash
- Nicolas Cage as Nicky / Bud
- Elizabeth McGovern as Caddie Winger
- John Karlen as Mr. Nash
- Rutanya Alda as Mrs. Nash
- Max Showalter as Mr. Arthur, Piano Teacher
- Crispin Glover as Gatsby Boy
- Barbara Howard as Gatsby Girl
- Bob Maroff as Al
- Carol Kane as Annie the Hooker