Lean on Me

1989, Drama/Biography, 1h 48m

16 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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In this fact-based film, a New Jersey superintendent, Dr. Frank Napier (Robert Guillaume), watches helplessly as East Side High becomes the lowest-ranked school in the state. With nowhere else to turn, Dr. Napier enlists maverick ex-teacher Joe Clark (Morgan Freeman) to take over as principal of the declining school. Unfortunately for Clark, before he can focus on improving the student body's state exam scores, he has to somehow rid the school of its gang and narcotics problems.
  • Rating:
    PG-13
  • Genre:
    Drama, Biography
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    John G. Avildsen
  • Producer:
    Norman Twain
  • Writer:
    Michael Schiffer
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $28.9M
  • Runtime:
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby, Surround
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Morgan Freeman
Joe Clark
Robert Guillaume
Dr. Frank Napier
Beverly Todd
Ms. Levias
Lynne Thigpen
Leonna Barrett
Jermaine "Huggy" Hopkins
Thomas Sams
Karen Malina White
Kaneesha Carter
Michael Beach
Mr. Darnell
Ethan Phillips
Mr. Rosenberg
Karina Arroyave
Maria
Ivonne Coll
Mrs. Santos
Regina Taylor
Mrs. Carter
Michael Imperioli
George
Tony Todd
Mr. William Wright
Mike Starr
Mr. Zirella
John G. Avildsen
Director
Michael Schiffer
Screenwriter
Norman Twain
Producer
John G. Avildsen
Executive Producer
Victor Hammer
Cinematographer
John G. Avildsen
Film Editor
John Carter
Film Editor
Bill Conti
Original Music
Doug Kraner
Production Design
Tim Galvin
Art Director
Caryl Heller
Set Decoration
Jennifer von Mayrhauser
Costume Designer
Mary Colquhoun
Casting Director
Stanley Soble
Casting Director
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