Movie "Lean on Me" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Lean on Me"

An extraordinary situation calls for an extraordinary solution. At strife-torn Eastside High School in Paterson, New Jersey, that solution had a name: Principal "Crazy Joe" Clark. With a bullhorn in one hand and a baseball bat in the other, he slammed the door on losers at Eastside. Brought in as a last resort to stop the state government from taking control of the school, Clark chained the doors shut to keep troublemakers OUT and achievers IN. Parents fought him. Teachers resented him. Even his own boss doubted him. But lots of kids loved him. Clark turned Eastside around, appearing on the cover of "Time Magazine" and becoming a national symbol of tough-love education. "If you don't succeed in life," Clark tells his students, "don't blame your backgrounds. Don't blame the Establishment. Blame YOURSELVES." His message is simple: Don't lean on excuses, drugs, crime, or anger. LEAN ON ME...and learn.

Starring actors in "Lean on Me" movie:

Morgan Freeman as a character Principal Joe Clark Morgan Freeman also starred in the next movies: "Bruce Almighty" in a role of God; "Dreamcatcher" in a role of Col. Abraham Curtis; "The Sum of All Fears" in a role of DCI William Cabot; "The Big Bounce" in a role of Walter Crewes; "Million Dollar Baby" in a role of Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupris; "Batman Begins" in a role of Lucius Fox; "Kiss the Girls" in a role of Dr. Alex Cross; "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" in a role of Azeem; "Edison" in a role of Ashford; "The Shawshank Redemption" in a role of Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding; "Driving Miss Daisy" in a role of Hoke Colburn; "High Crimes" in a role of Charlie Grimes; "Danny the Dog" in a role of Sam; "Unfinished Life, An" in a role of Mitch Bradley; "Deep Impact" in a role of President Tom Beck; "Se7en" in a role of Detective Lt. William Somerset; "Lucky Number Slevin" in a role of The Boss; "Amistad" in a role of Joadson; "Glory" in a role of Sgt. Maj. John Rawlins; "Unforgiven" in a role of Ned Logan; "Johnny Handsome" in a role of Lt. A.Z. Drones; "Evan Almighty" in a role of God; "The Bucket List" in a role of Carter Chambers; "Feast of Love" in a role of Harry Stevenson; "Gone Baby Gone" in a role of Capt. Jack Doyle; "10 Items or Less" in a role of Him; "Hard Rain" in a role of Jim; "The Bonfire of the Vanities" in a role of Judge Leonard White; "Wanted" in a role of Sloan; "The Contract" in a role of Carden; "The Dark Knight" in a role of Lucius Fox; "Brubaker" in a role of Walter; "Outbreak" in a role of Brig. Gen. Billy Ford; "The Maiden Heist" in a role of Charles; "Along Came a Spider" in a role of Alex Cross; "The People Speak" in a role of Himself; "Invictus" in a role of Nelson Mandela;

Beverly Todd as a character Ms. Levias Beverly Todd also starred in the next movies: "The Bucket List" in a role of Virginia Chambers;

Robert Guillaume as a character Dr. Frank Napier Robert Guillaume also starred in the next movies: "Big Fish" in a role of Dr. Bennett (Senior); "The Lion King 1½" in a role of Rafiki; "Wanted: Dead or Alive" in a role of Philmore Walker; "Death Warrant" in a role of Hawkins; "The Lion King" in a role of Rafiki;

Alan North as a character Mayor Don Bottman Alan North also starred in the next movies: "Highlander" in a role of Lieutenant Frank Moran; "See No Evil, Hear No Evil" in a role of Braddock; "Glory" in a role of Gov. John Albion Andrew; "The Long Kiss Goodnight" in a role of Earl;

Lynne Thigpen as a character Leonna Barrett Lynne Thigpen also starred in the next movies: "Anger Management" in a role of Judge Brenda Daniels; "Shaft" in a role of Carla Howard; "Tootsie" in a role of Jo; "Random Hearts" in a role of Phyllis Bonaparte; "The Insider" in a role of Mrs. Williams; "The Warriors" in a role of D.J.; "Just Cause" in a role of Ida Conklin;

Robin Bartlett as a character Mrs. Elliott Robin Bartlett also starred in the next movies: "City of Angels" in a role of Anne; "Sophie's Choice" in a role of Lillian Grossman;

Michael Beach as a character Mr. Darnell Michael Beach also starred in the next movies: "First Sunday"; "Hell Ride" in a role of Goody Two-Shoes; "Stargate: The Ark of Truth" in a role of Colonel Abe Ellis; "Play Dead" in a role of Devon; "Waiting to Exhale" in a role of John Harris, Sr.;

Ethan Phillips as a character Mr. Rosenberg Ethan Phillips also starred in the next movies: "The Man Without a Face" in a role of Todd Lansing; "Hallowed Ground" in a role of Preacher; "The Babysitters" in a role of Mark Kessler; "Keith" in a role of Mr. Miles; "The Island" in a role of Jones Three Echo;

Sandra Reaves-Phillips as a character Mrs. Powers Sandra Reaves-Phillips also starred in the next movies: "For Love or Money" in a role of Marie;

Sloane Shelton as a character Mrs. Hamilton Sloane Shelton also starred in the next movies: "What Lies Beneath" in a role of Mrs. Templeton; "Jacknife" in a role of Shirley; "One True Thing" in a role of Evelyn Best;

Jermaine 'Huggy' Hopkins as a character Thomas Sams Jermaine 'Huggy' Hopkins also starred in the next movies: "Juice" in a role of Steel;

Karen Malina White as a character Kaneesha Carter Karen Malina White starred only in the movie "Lean on Me"

Karina Arroyave as a character Maria Karina Arroyave also starred in the next movies: "One Eight Seven" in a role of Rita Martinez;

Ivonne Coll as a character Mrs. Santos Ivonne Coll also starred in the next movies: "Waking the Dead" in a role of Gisela Higgens; "Strangeland" in a role of Rose Stravelli;

Regina Taylor as a character Mrs. Carter Regina Taylor also starred in the next movies: "The Negotiator" in a role of Karen Roman;