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Lean On Me
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Lean On Me

Fri, Mar 3, 1989
  • Drama
Film · Synopsis

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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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasFri, Mar 3, 1989
GB
  • In CinemasFri, Apr 13, 1990
CA
  • In CinemasFri, Mar 3, 1989
AU
  • In CinemasThu, Jul 26, 1990
DE
  • PhysicalTue, Jul 10, 1990Video premiere
JP
  • In CinemasSat, Dec 23, 1989
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Morgan Freeman
    Morgan Freeman
    as Principal Joe Clark
  • Beverly Todd
    Beverly Todd
    as Ms. Levias
  • Robert Guillaume
    Robert Guillaume
    as Dr. Frank Napier
  • Ethan Phillips
    Ethan Phillips
    as Mr. Rosenberg
  • Lynne Thigpen
    Lynne Thigpen
    as Leonna Barrett
  • Michael Beach
    Michael Beach
    as Mr. Darnell
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