Stand By Me Film

Stand By Me is a 1986 coming-of-age drama about four friends on a quest to find a reported dead body. The film is based on the book The Body by Stephen King and stars Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell and Kiefer Sutherland. Each of the characters featured in the film has some type of emotional burden which is revealed during the film. The story unfolds as one of the main characters Gordie (who later becomes an author) is writing it about his experiences.

Fast Facts:

1. Director: Rob Reiner
2. Narrated by: Richard Dreyfuss
3. Starring: Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell and Kiefer Sutherland
4. Released: August 8, 1986
5. Running time: 89 mins
6. Budget: 8 million USD
7. Gross Revenue: $52,287,414

Quotes:

"I was 12 going on 13 the first time I saw a dead human being. It happened in the summer of 1959 - a long time ago, but only if you measure in terms of years. I was living in a small town in Oregon called Castle Rock; there were only twelve hundred and eighty-one people, but to me it was the whole world." The writer/narrator

"If I could only have one food to eat for the rest of my life? - That's easy. Pez. Cherry flavor Pez. No question about it." Vern Tessio played by Jerry O'Connell

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