Canada / Mar 03, 1989
Eastside High was out of control...until Joe Clark took it back.
1h 48min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mike Starr | Mr. Zirella |
| Michael Imperioli | George |
| Jennifer McComb | Ellen |
| Delilah Cotto | Chita |
| Anthony Figueroa | Hoodlum at Microphone |
| Jim Moody | Mr. Lott |
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| Johanna Tolentino | Conchita |
| Markus Toure Boddie | Markus |
| Bruce Malmuth | Burger Joint Manager |
| Ahmed Best | Extra (uncredited) |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Lean On Me |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, Português, Español |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Norman Twain Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Release date | 3 marzo 1989 |
| Executive producer | John G. Avildsen |
| Production | Norman Twain, Michael Schiffer, Doug Seelig |
| Writer | Michael Schiffer |
| Casting | Mary Colquhoun |
| Editing | John G. Avildsen, John Carter |
| Cinematography | Victor Hammer, Alec Hirschfeld, Anastas N. Michos |
| Assistant directors | Dwight Williams, Joseph Ray, John G. Avildsen, Ira Hurvitz |
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| Lighting | Michael F. Burke, Russell Engels |
| Camera operators | Alec Hirschfeld, Anastas N. Michos, Victor Hammer |
| Additional photography | Victor Hammer, Alec Hirschfeld, Anastas N. Michos |
| Production design | Doug Kraner, Tim Galvin, Caryl Heller |
| Art direction | Tim Galvin, Doug Kraner, Caryl Heller |
| Set decoration | Caryl Heller, Doug Kraner, Tim Galvin |
| Stunts | Harry Madsen |
| Music | Bill Conti, Brooks Arthur, Tom C. McCarthy, Burton Weinstein, Stephen A. Hope, George Craig, Kim Maitland, T.J. O'Mara |
| Sound | Bill Conti, Brooks Arthur, Tom C. McCarthy, Burton Weinstein, Stephen A. Hope, George Craig, Kim Maitland, T.J. O'Mara |
| Costume design | Jennifer von Mayrhauser, Toy Van Lierop, Annie De Mille |
| Makeup | Jennifer von Mayrhauser, Toy Van Lierop, Annie De Mille |
| Hairstyling | Annie De Mille, Jennifer von Mayrhauser, Toy Van Lierop |
| Budget | 10.000.000 € |
| Revenue | 31.906.454 € |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United States / Mar 03, 1989 / PG-13
Brazil / Jul 07, 1989
Portugal / Sep 22, 1989 / M/12
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Japan / Dec 23, 1989
United Kingdom / Apr 13, 1990 / 15
Netherlands / Jun 08, 1990 / 12
Australia / Jul 26, 1990 / PG
Physical media
Germany / Jul 10, 1990 / 16 / Video premiere
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