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Lean on Me - John G. Avildsen

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Directed by: 
John G. Avildsen
Screenplay by: 
Michael Schiffer
Produced by: 
Norman Twain
Release year: 
1989
Country: 
United States of America
Runtime: 
108min
Genre: 
Biographical film
Action Film
Drama
Music by: 
Bill Conti
Soundtrack: 
Lean on Me
Subjects: 
Racism
Tagline: 
A true story about a real hero.
Plot: 
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.
Cast: 
Beverly Todd
as
Ms. Levias
Alan North
as
Mayor Don Bottman
Robert Guillaume
as
Dr. Frank Napier
Regina Taylor
as
Mrs. Carter
Ethan Phillips
as
Mr. Rosenberg
Michael Beach
as
Mr. Darnell
Jermaine Hopkins
as
Thomas Sams
Karen Malina White
as
Kaneesha Carter
Morgan Freeman
as
Principal Joe Clark
Robin Bartlett
as
Mrs. Elliott
Lynne Thigpen
as
Leonna Barrett
Sloane Shelton
as
Mrs. Hamilton
Sandra Reaves-Phillips
as
Mrs. Powers
Karina Arroyave
as
Maria
Ivonne Coll
as
Mrs. Santos
Michael P. Moran
as
Mr. O'Malley
John Ring
as
Fire Chief Gaines
Tyrone Jackson
as
Clarence
Alex Romaguera
as
Kid Ray
Tony Todd
as
Mr. William Wright
Mike Starr
as
Mr. Zirella
Michael Best
as
The Eastside 'Songbirds' #1
Stephen Capers Jr.
as
The Eastside 'Songbirds' #2
Dwayne Jones
as
The Eastside 'Songbirds' #3
Kenneth Kelly
as
The Eastside 'Songbirds' #4
Yvette Hawkins
as
Mrs. Arthur
Nicole Quinn
as
Lillian
Elsie Hilario
as
Louisa
Michael A. Joseph
as
Brian Banes
Richard Grusin
as
Mr. Danley
Jim Moody
as
Mr. Lott
Veniece Ross
as
Sally
Raúl González
as
Ramon
Luz Tolentino
as
Conchita
Andre Howell
as
Reggie
Nancy Gathers
as
Tanya
Corey Ginn
as
Charles Yale
Marina Durell
as
Miss Ruiz
Nathalee Fairmon
as
Nathalee
Hershel Slappy
as
Rev. Slappy
Todd Alexander Cohen
as
Derrick
Anthony Figueroa
as
Hoodlum at Microphone
Delilah Cotto
as
Chita
Frances Sousa
as
Francesca
Lynda La Vergne
as
Student
Robert Kamlot
as
Photographer
Linda M. Salgado
as
Linda
Markus Toure Boddie
as
Markus
Ashon Curvy
as
Ashon
Michael Imperioli
as
George
Marcella Lowery
as
Mrs. Richards
Jennifer McComb
as
Ellen
Knowl Johnson
as
Tommy
Anthony G. Avildsen
as
Anthony
Pat McNamara
as
Police Officer
Harry Madsen
as
Teacher in Cafeteria
Heather Rose Dominic
as
Stacey
Mario Biazzo
as
Student in Cafeteria
Kisean Blount
as
Girl in Cafeteria
Bruce Malmuth
as
Burger Joint Manager
Frank Firrito
as
White Boy #1
Manuel Carneiro
as
White Boy #2
Steve Adrianzen
as
White Boy #3
Mushond Lee
as
Richard Armand
Ahmed Best
(
Extra
)
Monique Dupree
as
Student
Steven Lezak
as
Man in Crowd
Gwyn English Nielsen
as
Background Teacher
Gloria Sauve
as
Reporter
Michelle L. Wease
as
Girl with Big Hair Under Clock Before Test
Frank Firrito
as
Singer #1
Manuel Carneiro
as
Singer #2
Steve Adrianzen
as
Singer #3
Steven Lezak
as
Fighter

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