Stand By Me
The film's name comes from the song 'Stand By Me' by Ben E. King from 1961. The song was also the theme song. This film was modeled from a novella by Stephen King called 'The Body' and was the ninth filmed story from the author. The film tells the story of a group of 10-year-old friends out on their own and the trials and tribulation they are confronted with along the journey.
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Director: | Rob Reiner |
Writer: | Raynold Gideon , Bruce A. Evans |
Cast: | River Phoenix , Kiefer Sutherland , Richard Dreyfuss , John Cusack |
Golden Globe Awards
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1987 NomineeBest Motion Picture - Drama
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1987 NomineeBest Director - Motion Picture