Lean On Me

7.3 1989 108 min
PG-13
Drama

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 suspecte…

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Director
John G. Avildsen
Writer
Michael Schiffer
Classification
PG-13

Cast

The cast behind this title

Morgan Freeman Principal Joe Clark
Beverly Todd Ms. Levias
Robert Guillaume Dr. Frank Napier
Ethan Phillips Mr. Rosenberg
Lynne Thigpen Leonna Barrett
Michael Beach Mr. Darnell
Tony Todd Mr. William Wright
Karen Malina White Kaneesha Carter
Alan North Mayor Don Bottman
Robin Bartlett Mrs. Elliott
Sandra Reaves-Phillips Mrs. Powers
Sloane Shelton Mrs. Hamilton
Jermaine Hopkins Thomas Sams
Karina Arroyave Maria
Ivonne Coll Mrs. Santos
Regina Taylor Mrs. Carter
Michael P. Moran Mr. O'Malley
John Ring Fire Chief Gaines

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