Lean On Me (1989)
Lean On Me is a 1989 drama movie directed by John G. Avildsen, with a running time of 1h 48m. It stars Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd and Robert Guillaume.
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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What is Lean On Me about?
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.
When was Lean On Me released?
Lean On Me was released on 3 March 1989.
How long is Lean On Me?
Lean On Me runs 1h 48m.
Who made Lean On Me?
Lean On Me was directed by John G. Avildsen.
Where can I watch Lean On Me?
Lean On Me is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Lean On Me
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Morgan Freeman as Principal Joe Clark
- Beverly Todd as Ms. Levias
- Robert Guillaume as Dr. Frank Napier
- Ethan Phillips as Mr. Rosenberg
- Lynne Thigpen as Leonna Barrett
- Michael Beach as Mr. Darnell
- Tony Todd as Mr. William Wright
- Karen Malina White as Kaneesha Carter
- Alan North as Mayor Don Bottman
- Robin Bartlett as Mrs. Elliott
- Sandra Reaves-Phillips as Mrs. Powers
- Sloane Shelton as Mrs. Hamilton