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Lean on Me

Lean on Me (1989)

Drama | United States

Director: John G. Avildsen

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Rating: 7.4/10

SYNOPSIS

An arrogant and unorthodox teacher returns as principal to the idyllic high school from which he had earlier been fired to find it a den of drug abuse, gang violence, and urban despair. Eventually he is successful but unorthodox methods lead to a clash with city officials that threatens to undo all his efforts. Based on a true story.

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Writer: Michael Schiffer

Producer: John G. Avildsen, Michael Schiffer

RUNTIME: 108 min

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