"It was 1943. And young men were counting the days before they went off to war..."
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.
Henry 'Hopper' Nash

Nicky / Bud

Caddie Winger

Mr. Nash

Mrs. Nash

Mr. Arthur, Piano Teacher

Gatsby Boy

Gatsby Girl

Al

Annie the Hooker

Soldier with Annie
Mr. Kaiser

Mrs. Kaiser

Sally Kaiser
Gretchen

Arnie
Mrs. Spangler
Elmer
Skating Soldier

Michael

Kid in Skating Rink
Mrs. Winger

Alice Donnelly
Mr. Donnelly
Tattoo Artist

Marine
High School Principal
High School Girl

R.D.
Arnold Billings
Frank

Baby Face

Mr. Luzzato

Girl in Bowling Alley

Pool Hall Barman
A Pool Player

Bill

Bill's Shipmate
Bill's Shipmate

Bill's Shipmate
Minister at Funeral (voice)
Sailor (voice)

Sailor (voice)
Amputee Soldier (uncredited)

Bit Part (uncredited)
