Stand By Me
Stand By Me (1986) Director: Rob Reiner Writers: Stephen King (novel), Raynold Gideon (screenplay), Bruce A. Evans (screenplay) Cast: Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, Kiefer Sutherland, Casey Siemaszko, Gary Reilly, Bradley Gregg, Marshall Bell, Frances Lee McCain, Richard Dreyfuss, John Cusak Synopsis: Following the tragic death of one of his childhood friends, a grown Gordie LaChance (Dreyfuss) recalls a time in 1959 when he (Wheaton) and his friends Chris (Phoenix), Teddy (Feldman) and Vern (O'Connell) set off on an adventure to find the body of a missing kid. Along the way, they learn about themselves, their friendship and about standing up for themselves and for what's right. First Impressions: I was 10 years old when this film hit theatres, and since it was Rated R, I wasn't allowed to see it. Honestly, at that age, I wouldn't have been terribly interested in it anyway. I ended up catching it for the first time in its entirety when...