Stand by Me [Special Edition]

Director: Rob Reiner Rob Reiner

Overview

"Rob Reiner's tale of boyhood friendship, Stand by Me, comes to DVD in this special edition. Boasting a 1.85:1 widescreen anamorphic transfer and Dolby Digital Stereo in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese, the disc includes a multitude of language subtitles. For those who wanted to know how to say ""Chopper, sic balls"" in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, or Thai, this is their golden opportunity. In addition to the well-done visuals, there is a commentary track from the director as well as interviews with him and author Stephen King, whose story served as the basis for the movie. In addition to talent files and production notes, an exclusive featurette concerning the making of the film is included. The music score can be isolated, and a music video for the Ben E. King title song is also available at the touch of a button."

Product Details

Release Date:	08/29/2000
UPC:	0043396055179
Original Release:	1986
Rating:	R
Source:	SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMT
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital]
Language:	English
Time:	1:28:00
Sales rank:	3,491

Special Features

Digitally mastered audio and anamorphic video; Exclusive featurette "Walking the Tracks: The Summer of Stand by Me," including interviews with Stephen King and Rob Reiner; Director Rob Reiner's commentary; "Stand by Me" music video; Isolated music score; Bonus trailers; Talent files; Production notes

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Wil Wheaton	Gordie Lachance
River Phoenix	Chris Chambers
Corey Feldman	Teddy Duchamp
Jerry O'Connell	Vern
Kiefer Sutherland	Ace Merrill
Richard Dreyfuss	The Writer
John Cusack	Denny
Casey Siemaszko	Billy Tessio
Gary Riley	Charlie Hogan
Bradley Gregg	Eyeball Chambers
Jason Oliver	Vince Desjardins
Marshall Bell	Mr. Lachance
Lee McCain	Dorothy Lachance,Mrs. Lachance
Bruce Kirby	Mr. Quidacioluo
William Bronder	Milo Pressman
Scott Beach	Mayor Grundy
Madeleine Swift	Waitress
Popeye	Chopper
Geanette Bobst	Mayor's Wife
Art Burke	Principal Wiggins
Matt Williams	Bob Cormier
Andy Lindberg	Lardass Hogan
Dick Durock	Bill Travis
O.B. Babbs	Lardass Heckler
Charlie Owens	Lardass Heckler
Ken Hodges	Donnelley Twin,Donnelley Twin,Donelley Twin
Susan Thorpe	Fat Lady
Korey Scott Pollard	Moke
Rick Elliott	Jack Mudgett
Kent Lutrell	Ray Brower
Chance Quinn	Gordon's Son
Jason Naylor	His Friend
Kent W. Luttrell	Ray Brower (as Kent Lutrell)
Scott Korey Pollard	Moke
Jack Nitzsche	Composer

Technical Credits

Bruce A. Evans

Raynold Gideon

Rob Reiner	Director
Bruce A. Evans	Screenwriter,Producer
Raynold Gideon	Screenwriter,Producer,Producer,Screenwriter
Andrew Scheinman	Producer
Henry Millar	Special Effects
Rick Barker	Stunts
Richard L. Thompson	Special Effects
Jane Jenkins	Casting
Brian Carson	Stunts
Janet Hirshenson	Casting

Editorial Reviews

A likable film punctuated by standout performances, Stand by Me is an interesting variation on the standard coming-of-age period film. Based on a short story by Stephen King, Stand by Me deals with preteen concerns instead of teen ones. Director Rob Reiner successfully keeps the nostalgia and sentimentality in check; and he places a remarkable amount of faith in his young cast. Of the four leads, River Phoenix and Wil Wheaton deliver sensitive, complex performances which belie their age. Jerry O'Connell and teen heartthrob Corey Feldman round out the cast, and Kiefer Sutherland and John Cusack appear in small but memorable roles. For Reiner, the film was a significant shift in tone after the comedies This Is Spinal Tap (1984) and The Sure Thing (1985). It marked his first attempt at more serious fare; his success with the comedy drama of Stand by Me would pave the way for his later hits, When Harry Met Sally (1989) and Misery (1990).