Lean on Me
Movie
1989
PG-13
1 HOUR 48 MINS
Biography
Drama
Based on a true story, a maverick principal Joe Clark shapes up his declining New Jersey high school.
Cast & Crew
Morgan Freeman Joe Clark
Robert Guillaume Dr. Frank Napier
Beverly Todd Ms. Levias
Lynne Thigpen Leonna Barrett
Jermaine 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
Tyrone Jackson Clarence
Michael Best The Eastside 'Songbirds'
Stephen Capers Jr. The Eastside 'Songbirds'
Dwayne Jones The Eastside 'Songbirds'
Kenneth Kelly The Eastside 'Songbirds'
John G. Avildsen Director
Michael Schiffer Screenwriter
Norman Twain Producer
John G. Avildsen Executive Producer
Victor Hammer Cinematography
John G. Avildsen Film Editing
John Carter Film Editing
Bill Conti Original Music
Doug Kraner Production Design
Tim Galvin Art Director
Caryl Heller Set Decoration
Jennifer von Mayrhauser Costume Design
Mary Colquhoun Casting Director
Stanley Soble Casting Director
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Upcoming TV Airings
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Monday, September 8
Principal Joe Clark (Morgan Freeman) shapes up his New Jersey high school.
Thursday, September 11
Principal Joe Clark (Morgan Freeman) shapes up his New Jersey high school.
Saturday, September 13
Principal Joe Clark (Morgan Freeman) shapes up his New Jersey high school.
Sunday, September 21
Principal Joe Clark (Morgan Freeman) shapes up his New Jersey high school.
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