Lean on Me
Eastside High was out of control...until Joe Clark took it back.
An arrogant and unorthodox teacher returns as principal to the idyllic high school from which he had earlier been fired to find it a den of drug abuse, gang violence, and urban despair. Eventually his successful but unorthodox methods lead to a clash with city officials that threatens to undo all his efforts. Based on a true story.
Direction
Screenplay
Cast
Morgan Freeman
Principal Joe Clark
Beverly Todd
Ms. Levias
Robert Guillaume
Dr. Frank Napier
Alan North
Mayor Don Bottman
Lynne Thigpen
Leonna Barrett
Robin Bartlett
Mrs. Elliott
Michael Beach
Mr. Darnell
Ethan Phillips
Mr. Rosenberg
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Sandra Reaves-Phillips
Mrs. Powers
Sloane Shelton
Mrs. Hamilton
Bill Conti
Composer
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Victor Hammer
Cinematographer
