Stand by Me (1986)
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After learning that a boy their age has been accidentally killed near their rural homes, four Oregon boys decide to go see the body. On the way, Gordie, Vern, Chris and Teddy encounter a mean junk man and a marsh full of leeches, as they also learn more about one another and their very different home lives. Just a lark at first, the boys' adventure evolves into a defining event in their lives.
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... Gordie Lachance
... Chris Chambers
... Teddy Duchamp
... Vern Tessio
... Ace Merrill
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My all-time favourite movie! Like Gordie, I was a shy, sensitive boy, who was (and am) a writer, and I've been told by so many people I have a talent for it. Also, I've had many friends like Chris, being tough on the outside, while sweet on the inside, and I've known people like Vern, Teddy and Denny too :) Beautiful music, acting and truth about growing up, as relevant today as it was in the 80s/50s :) <3
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Release Date:
1986-08-08
Run Time:
89 min
MMPA Rating:
R
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Stand by Me
My all-time favourite movie! Like Gordie, I was a shy, sensitive boy, who was (and am) a writer, and I've been told by so many people I have a talent for it. Also, I've had many friends like Chris, being tough on the outside, while sweet on the inside, and I've known people like Vern, Teddy and Denny too :) Beautiful music, acting and truth about growing up, as relevant today as it was in the 80s/50s :) <3
Ok everyone - this is a 80's kid about kids, but don't think it is like the others as it is a Stephen King adaptation. It isn't for kids - unless you want to traumatize them.
Coming of age at a high price, what makes this a special one on that decade.
A solid 8.2 out of 10.0 / A in my score.
**A good film about the value of friendship and companionship.**
This is one of those films that becomes adorable not only because of what it shows and tells us, but also because of the affective memories it awakens in us, or even because of the messages it brings and which it explains in its narrative. The value of friendships is a more than common theme in cinema, but perhaps this is one of the most paradigmatic and memorable films when the subject is precisely that.
Very consistently based on a book by Stephen King, the plot is simple: four young friends get together to find the corpse of a boy who disappeared, and set off on a long journey on foot that will take them through a series of obstacles and difficulties, and that will test the friendship and unity of the group. The matter itself ends up being quite irrelevant, no one cares about the dead boy. What matters is the journey of the four boys and the way they overcome difficulties, forgetting their differences and what eventually separates them. Each of them has their own sad story: broken homes, families with little structure, domestic violence, dramatic family losses (a father, an older brother…). In short, none of them is a boy born with a silver spoon or into a well-positioned family. And the film explores this very well, with inspired dialogue and absolutely believable and well-conceived situations.
Rob Reiner is a very effective director who knows very well what he wants. One of the points in which he shined most was in choosing the filming locations, designing the sets and reconstituting the period (the film takes place in the late 1950s, at the height of the post-war “American dream”): the director It really manages to transport us to the past and to magnificently designed and credible places. Another point he valued was the choice of actors for the four main characters. In addition to being a perfect fit in terms of age and physique, Corey Feldman, Jerry O’Connell, River Phoenix and Wil Wheaton are very talented and do their best with their characters and their material. Without the effort of these four young people, the film would not have the strength it has.
On a technical level, the film stands out for its good cinematography, the sets, costumes and props that I mentioned above, the choice of period cars and an excellent soundtrack, featuring some iconic melodies of the time.
Cast & Crew of
Stand by Me
Cast
... Gordie Lachance
... Chris Chambers
... Teddy Duchamp
... Vern Tessio
... Ace Merrill
... Billy Tessio
... Charlie Hogan
... Eyeball Chambers
... Vince Desjardins
... Mr. Lachance
... Mrs. Lachance
... Mr. Quidacioluo
... Milo Pressman
... Mayor Grundy
... The Writer
... Denny Lachance
... Waitress
... Chopper
... Mayor's Wife
... Principal Wiggins
... Bob Cormier
... Lardass Hogan
... Bill Travis
... Lardass Heckler #1
... Lardass Heckler #2
... Donelley Twin
... Donelley Twin
... Fat Lady
... Moke
... Jack Mudgett
... Ray Brower
... Gordon's Son
... Gordon's Son's Friend
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... Director of Photography
... Editor
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... Screenplay
... Novel
... Producer
... Producer
... Producer
... Original Music Composer
... Casting
... Production Design
... Set Decoration
... Casting
... Sound Editor
... Sound Editor
... Production Manager
... First Assistant Director
... Second Assistant Director
... Production Supervisor
... Additional Second Assistant Director
... Costume Supervisor
... Camera Operator
... Camera Operator
... Assistant Camera
... Assistant Camera
... Assistant Camera
... Assistant Camera
... Leadman
... Gaffer
... Electrician
... Best Boy Grip
... Dolly Grip
... Grip
... Grip
... Property Master
... Script Supervisor
... Sound Mixer
... Boom Operator
... Hairstylist
... Makeup Artist
... Stunt Coordinator
... Assistant Editor
... Assistant Editor
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Sound Editor
... Sound Editor
... Assistant Sound Editor
... Assistant Sound Editor
... ADR Editor
... Foley Artist
... Foley Artist
... Foley Artist
... Music Editor
... Music Supervisor
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Production Accountant
... Production Coordinator
... Unit Publicist
... Still Photographer
... Transportation Coordinator
... Transportation Captain
... Transportation Co-Captain
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... Casting Associate
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