Despite its dark premise,Stand By Meis really a touching tale about youth and friendship.
Its enduring influence has earned it a 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The young cast ofStand By Mewould go on to star in films that defined a whole decade of cinema.
Here’s the true story behind the Stand By Me source material.
Wheaton gives a powerful performance, particularly upon the traumatic discovery of Brower’s body.
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Feldman recently made a surprise appearance asThe Masked Singer’sSealin the 11th season of the reality series.
Teddy’s ear was burned off when his father shoved his head into a wood stove.
A penny is embedded on the street in the location where Vern found one in the film.
Based on a Stephen King novella, and directed by Rob Reiner, Stand By Me follows the story of a group of young boys who set out on an expedition to find the dead body of another missing boy from their hometown. The film stars Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O’Connell, and is considered one of the most influential films of all time.
He would act alongside Kiefer Sutherland again in 1988, in the Western action filmYoung Guns.
She appeared alongsideStand By Me’sCorey Feldman as Billy Peltzer’s mother inGremlins.
She also played the mother of Kevin Bacon’s character inFootloose.
Gary Riley as Charlie Hogan: Character actor Gary Riley has numerous film and television credits for minor roles.
He appears briefly inPlanes, Trains, and Automobilesstealing from the wallet of Steve Martin’s character.
Bradley Gregg as Richard “Eyeball” Chambers: Gregg appeared alongside River Phoenix in two other films.
He played another gang member inExplorers,and also appeared inIndiana Jones and the Last Crusadeas Roscoe.
He appeared in six episodes ofColumboas Sergeant George Kramer.
In the 2000s, he had one-off roles in notable shows likeThe SopranosandThe West Wing.
