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Lean On Me (1989)

Eastside High was out of control...until Joe Clark took it back.

  • Mar 3, 1989
  • 1h 48m
  • PG-13

7.3/10

TMDB user score
361 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Lean On Me is a 1989 drama film directed by John G. Avildsen. Its leading cast includes Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd and Robert Guillaume. It runs for 1 hour 48 minutes.

Synopsis

When principal Joe Clark takes over decaying Eastside High School, he's faced with students wearing gang colors and graffiti-covered walls. Determined to do anything he must to turn the school around, he expels suspected drug dealers, padlocks doors and demands effort and results from students, staff and parents. Autocratic to a fault, this real-life educator put it all on the line.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 48 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG-13
Language
English
Audience signal
7.3/10 from 361 TMDB votes

Trailer

Lean On Me (1989) Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Morgan Freeman Principal Joe Clark
  • Beverly Todd Ms. Levias
  • Robert Guillaume Dr. Frank Napier
  • Ethan Phillips Mr. Rosenberg
  • Lynne Thigpen Leonna Barrett
  • Michael Beach Mr. Darnell
  • Tony Todd Mr. William Wright
  • Karen Malina White Kaneesha Carter
  • Alan North Mayor Don Bottman
  • Robin Bartlett Mrs. Elliott
  • Sandra Reaves-Phillips Mrs. Powers
  • Sloane Shelton Mrs. Hamilton
  • Jermaine Hopkins Thomas Sams
  • Karina Arroyave Maria
  • Ivonne Coll Mrs. Santos
  • Regina Taylor Mrs. Carter
  • Michael P. Moran Mr. O'Malley
  • John Ring Fire Chief Gaines

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