Overview:
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.| Status: | Released (1986-08-08) |
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| Awards: | Nominated for 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 12 nominations total |
| BoxOffice: | $52,287,414 |
| Screen: | Stephen King, Raynold Gideon, Bruce A. Evans |
| Productions: | Columbia Pictures, Act III Productions |
| Production Countries: | United States of America |
| Spoken Languages: | English |
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Casts
- 3033: Wil Wheaton - Gordie Lachance
- 741: River Phoenix - Chris Chambers
- 3034: Corey Feldman - Teddy Duchamp
- 3035: Jerry O'Connell - Vern Tessio
- 2628: Kiefer Sutherland - Ace Merrill
- 1953: Casey Siemaszko - Billy Tessio
- 3038: Gary Riley - Charlie Hogan
Crews
- 7066: Jack Nitzsche - Original Music Composer - Sound
- 2874: Janet Hirshenson - Casting - Production
- 3029: Raynold Gideon - Screenplay - Writing
- 3028: Bruce A. Evans - Screenplay - Writing
- 3026: Rob Reiner - Director - Directing
- 3031: Thomas Del Ruth - Director of Photography - Camera
- 3027: Stephen King - Novel - Writing
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Reviews
Joe
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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 ....
Continue reading ->BornKnight
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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 / ....
Continue reading ->Filipe Manuel Neto
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**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 exp ....
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