Lean on Me

Lean on Me

  • Director: John G. Avildsen
  • Countries of origin: United States
  • Language: English, Spanish, Portuguese
  • Release date: March 3, 1989
  • Sound mix: Dolby Stereo
  • Aspect ratio: 1.85 : 1
  • Also known as: Der knallharte Prinzipal
  • Lean on Me is a feature film directed by John G. Ivelson and starring Morgan Freeman and Robert Williams .
    The film tells the story of Rick being sent to be the principal of a school called notorious because of Violent Crimes.

    Details

    • Release date March 3, 1989
    • Filming locations The Academy of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, USA
    • Production companies Norman Twain Productions, Warner Bros.

    Box office

    Budget

    $10,000,000 (estimated)

    Gross US & Canada

    $31,906,454

    Opening weekend US & Canada

    $5,032,605

    Gross worldwide

    $31,906,454

    Movie reviews

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    • By Julie 2022-03-21 09:03:27

      What is the existence value of the school

      I don't understand why music teachers and teachers who oppose working overtime on weekends are fired. In my opinion, this is a complete dictatorship, not only for the students, but also for the teachers.

      Judging from the results presented in the film, many students have been motivated to remove the exaggerated effect of the film. I also believe that in reality, the remaining ones after you expel 300 students with bad deeds will of course get a better...

    • By Laila 2022-03-21 09:03:27

      What is the existence value of the school

      I don't understand why music teachers and teachers who oppose working overtime on weekends are fired. In my opinion, this is a complete dictatorship, not only for the students, but also for the teachers.

      Judging from the results presented in the film, many students have been motivated to remove the exaggerated effect of the film. I also believe that in reality, the remaining ones after you expel 300 students with bad deeds will of course get a better...

    • By Oda 2022-03-16 08:01:01

      a mythical figure

      The story of a very extremist person with a great personality who succeeded in changing a rubbish school.
      It is said to be based on a true story. I couldn't believe it after watching it for a long time.
      Negative is positive. In extraordinary times, extraordinary means must be used to achieve goals. He is fierce, he is cruel, but it all stems from love. Unconditional love. expect. responsibility. belief.
      Then he did. He created a myth. Normalize a school that I thought was...

    • By Remington 2022-03-16 08:01:01

      The crowd is the flock, and there is truth in the rough

      What impressed me the most was the music teacher who rehearsed Mozart. Did she do something wrong? No, not wrong at all, being abused and expelled by the principal.

      Is it necessary to abuse and fire the music teacher? It seems unnecessary, this is just a small episode.

      Extreme characters and practices do not require reason and morality. The music teacher was just out of luck.

      The confused crowd needs strong guidance, firmness and uncompromising uncompromising. Just as the...

    • By Laila 2022-03-16 08:01:01

      classic quotes

      1.Pollute, defile, pollute, desecrate. (Let's make three sentences with different meanings together.)

      2. They can't crucify me, I have hammers and nails, I can't be anyone's victim.

      3. "Now is an opportunity for us to change, support each other, and see if we can change this school." "No one else wants to do it?" "I don't want anyone else." "Well, count me in."

      4. "The truth is that despite all your talk, your fame, and your seeming ability, what have you done?! Nothing!...

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    • By Melyssa 2022-03-27 09:01:21

      I watched it in high school in film class. . At that time, everyone was watching...

    • By Hermann 2022-03-27 09:01:21

      Morgan Freeman is so helpful, how precious is a great...

    • By Jeanne 2022-03-27 09:01:21

      Inspirational or...

    • By Gabrielle 2022-03-27 09:01:21

      Considering this is a true story, I admire the principal who can execute his dream so...

    • By Pasquale 2022-03-27 09:01:21

      Sorry, old free, I still think you are the same in...

    Movie plot

    Rick is a middle school teacher. His marriage failed and his job was not going well. He was transferred from his original work unit and sent to be the principal of a school called Brandon. This middle school is notorious for Violent Crimes . In this school, almost all violent acts such as drug trafficking, rob , rape , etc. are already commonplace, and no one takes care of skipping classes and refusing to take exams, and those who come...
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    Movie quotes

    • The Students of Eastside High: [repeating line; chanting during a peaceful march towards the Paterson Board of Education] Free Mr. Clark!

    • Mayor Don Bottman: We're in a tough spot here. I have to ask for your help, Joe. It's not for me, it's for those kids out there. They're highly emotional, they're all jacked-up. You have to send them home.

      Joe Clark: I don't have to do nothing but stay black and die!

      Mayor Don Bottman: Oh for crying out loud.

    • First Title Cards: The following is based on a true story. Once considered one of the finest schools in America, Eastside High of Paterson, New Jersey, declined over the years until an official report called it a "terrible cauldron of violence." The battle of one man, Joe Clark, to save Eastside High School and to restore its former pride is the subject of our story. It began about twenty years ago.