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Movie Info
In this fact-based film, a New Jersey superintendent, Dr. Frank Napier (Robert Guillaume), watches helplessly as East Side High becomes the lowest-ranked school in the state. With nowhere else to turn, Dr. Napier enlists maverick ex-teacher Joe Clark (Morgan Freeman) to take over as principal of the declining school. Unfortunately for Clark, before he can focus on improving the student body's state exam scores, he has to somehow rid the school of its gang and narcotics problems.
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Rating: PG-13
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Genre: Biography, Drama
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Original Language: English
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Director: John G. Avildsen
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Producer: Norman Twain
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Writer: Michael Schiffer
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Release Date (Theaters): limited
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Release Date (Streaming):
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Box Office (Gross USA): $28.9M
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Runtime:
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Production Co: Warner Bros.
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Sound Mix: Dolby, Surround
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Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Cast & Crew
Morgan Freeman
Joe Clark
Robert Guillaume
Dr. Frank Napier
Beverly Todd
Ms. Levias
Lynne Thigpen
Leonna Barrett
Jermaine "Huggy" 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
Cinematographer
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
Stanley Soble
Casting
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Critic Reviews for Lean on Me
Audience Reviews for Lean on Me
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Jan 26, 2012
Morgan Freeman is great in this role, but Lean on Me is a bit cheesy and predictable.
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Dec 02, 2011
A good movie. A bit dated but Freeman was great none the less.
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Apr 03, 2011
A good movie. A bit dated but Freeman was great none the less.
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Nov 27, 2008
This film is like all true stories in which they are inspired by fact. "Lean on Me", However is different because it is inspired by fact and a great story of a man who cherished his community and for those who wanted tto become someone good.
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