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Stand by Me (1986)

Stand by Me (1986)

Drama Crime

"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."

Release Date: 1986, August 8
Directors: Rob Reiner
Countries: United States of America
Production: Act III Productions
Cast: Scott Beach, Frances Lee McCain, Casey Siemaszko, Gary Riley, Richard Dreyfuss, Jerry O'Connell, John Cusack, Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Kiefer Sutherland, Bradley Gregg

Overview:

After learning that a boy their age has been accidentally killed near their rural homes, four boys decide to go see the body. Gordie, Vern, Chris, and Teddy encounter a mean junk man and a marsh full of leeches, but 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.

Keywords:

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