Who directed the film named after a spiritual composition by Sam Cooke?
Stand by Me (song):  According to King, the title is derived and was inspired by a spiritual composition by Sam Cooke called "Stand by Me Father" (although Mike Stoller has stated differently). Stand by Me (film): Stand by Me is a 1986 American coming-of-age drama film directed by Rob Reiner, and starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O'Connell.
Rob Reiner