Lean on Me (1989)-English Movie DVD Release on Feb 2, 2010

Lean_On_Me

Feb 2, 2010 (Calcutta Tube): The DVD of  ’Lean on Me’, a 1989 English movie directed by John G. Avildsen, Ramón Menéndez with Edward James Olmos, Morgan Freeman in lead roles, is to release on Feb 2, 2010. The action dram awon Image awards and Young Artist Awards. The movie was released in USA, Netherlands, West Germany, Australia. The film made a gross business of $ 31.9 million in the USA. The film is based on true story about a man returning to a school as a principal from where he fired before.
Genre

Action / Drama

Taglines
* A true story about a real hero.
* Eastside High was a training ground for jail. Then Joe Clark took over. Now the kids are getting something they never had. A future.

Cast and Crew:

Directed by
John G. Avildsen

Writers (WGA)
Written by
Michael Schiffer

Producers
John G. Avildsen … executive producer
Michael Schiffer … associate producer
Doug Seelig … associate producer
Norman Twain … producer

Cast – in credits order  (complete, awaiting verification)
Morgan Freeman … Principal Joe Clark
Beverly Todd … Ms. Levias
Robert Guillaume … Dr. Frank Napier
Alan North … Mayor Don Bottman
Lynne Thigpen … Leonna Barrett
Robin Bartlett … Mrs. Elliott
Michael Beach … Mr. Darnell
Ethan Phillips … Mr. Rosenberg
Sandra Reaves-Phillips … Mrs. Powers
Sloane Shelton … Mrs. Hamilton
Jermaine ‘Huggy’ Hopkins … Thomas Sams
Karen Malina White … Kaneesha Carter
Karina Arroyave … Maria
Ivonne Coll … Mrs. Santos
Regina Taylor … Mrs. Carter
Michael P. Moran … Mr. O’Malley
John Ring … Fire Chief Gaines
Tyrone Jackson … Clarence
Alex Romaguera … Kid Ray
Tony Todd … Mr. William Wright
Mike Starr … Mr. Zirella
Michael Best … The Eastside ‘Songbirds’
Stephen Capers Jr. … The Eastside ‘Songbirds’
Dwayne Jones … The Eastside ‘Songbirds’
Kenneth Kelly … The Eastside ‘Songbirds’
Yvette Hawkins … Mrs. Arthur
Nicole Quinn … Lillian
Elsie Hilario … Louisa
Michael A. Joseph … Brian Banes
Richard Grusin … Mr. Danley
Jim Moody … Mr. Lott
Veniece Ross … Sally
Raúl González … Ramon
Luz Tolentino … Conchita
Andre Howell … Reggie
Nancy Gathers … Tanya
Corey Ginn … Charles Yale
Marina Durell … Miss Ruiz
Nathalee Fairmon … Nathalee
Hershel Slappy … Rev. Slappy
Todd Alexander … Derrick
Anthony Figueroa … Hoodlum at Microphone
Delilah Cotto … Chita
Frances Sousa … Francesca
Lynda La Vergne … Student
Robert Kamlot … Photographer
Linda M. Salgado … Linda
Markus Toure Boddie … Markus
Ashon Curvy … Ashon
Michael Imperioli … George
Marcella Lowery … Mrs. Richards
Jennifer McComb … Ellen
Knowl Johnson … Tommy
Anthony G. Avildsen … Anthony
Pat McNamara … Police Officer
Harry Madsen … Teacher in Cafeteria
Heather Rose Dominic … Stacey
Mario Biazzo … Student in Cafeteria
Kisean Blount … Girl in Cafeteria
Bruce Malmuth … Burger Joint Manager
Frank Firrito … White Boy/Singer
Manuel Carneiro … White Boy/Singer
Steve Adrianzen … White Boy/Singer
Other credited cast listed alphabetically
Steven Lee¹ … Richard Armand
Rest of cast
Ahmed Best … Extra (uncredited)
Gwyn English Nielsen … Background Teacher (uncredited)
Gloria Sauve … Reporter (uncredited)
Michelle L. Wease … White girl with big hair under clock during scene before test (uncredited)

Original Music
Bill Conti

Cinematographers
Victor Hammer

Editors
John G. Avildsen
John Carter

Casting Directors
Mary Colquhoun
Stanley Soble

Production Designers
Doug Kraner
Release Dates
USA      –      3 March 1989
Netherlands      –      8 June 1990 (Amsterdam)
West Germany      –      10 July 1990 (video premiere)
Australia      –      26 July 1990

Awards:

Image Awards
1991
•      Won, Image Award
Outstanding Motion Picture
•      Won, Image Award
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Motion Picture
Morgan Freeman

Young Artist Awards
1990
•      Nominated, Young Artist Award
Best Motion Picture – Drama
•      Nominated, Young Artist Award
Best Young Actor Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Jermaine ‘Huggy’ Hopkins
•      Nominated, Young Artist Award
Best Young Actress Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Karen Malina White
•      Jackie Coogan Award
Norman Twain (producer)

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Stand and Deliver/Lean on Me
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Look at the too-cool-to-cope kids in Jaime Escalante's class at East L.A.'s tough Garfield High, and many will say they see a bunch of losers. Escalante sees scholars. How he cajoles, instructs, challenges and inspires his no-expectations barrio kids to pass the daunting Calculus Advanced Placement Test forms the amazing heart of Stand and Deliver [Side A], starring Edward James Olmos and Lou Diamond Phillips. Paterson, New Jersey's Eastside High is the setting for Lean on Me [Side B], starring Morgan Freeman as bat-and-bullhorn-toting principal Joe Clark, whose controversial methods turned the failing school around and made Clark a national symbol of tough-love education. His message: Don't lean on excuses, drugs or anger. Lean on yourself and me...and learn. School's now in session with these two true-life tales!
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Look at the too-cool-to-cope kids in Jaime Escalante's at East L.A.'s tough Garfield High, and many will say they see a bunch of losers. Escalante sees scholars. How he cajoles, instructs, challenges and inspires his no-expectations barrio kids to pass the daunting Calculus Advanced Placement Test forms the amazing heart of Stand and Deliver [Side A], starring Edward James Olmos and Lou Diamond Ph
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2 Winners, 1 Package   Review Date: January 18, 2007 Reviewer: Steven Hedge, Somewhere "East of Eden" You simply can't go wrong with this DVD containing two outstanding films on educators who inspire their students in two utterly different ways. In "Stand and Deliver" Edward James Olmos, almost unrecognizable, rightly earned an Oscar Nomination for his portrayal of an idealistic teacher in a run-down school. He makes extraordinary efforts to connect and motivate his students. He is a shining example of that cliche term "No one cares how much you know until the know how much you care." Olmos's character cares more than any teacher I have ever met myself. Awesomely inspiring! Morgan Freeman's role in "Lean on Me" is typical of the kind of roles he's particularly good at: "My way or the highway." He nearly sinks his own efforts to turn around a failing school by acting as if he ALONE is the only one that can. This is a lesson for every administrator out there: Trust Your Staff/Facutly. Give your staff and facutly the respect they are entitled to and they will work for you and the students much better than if you brow beat them and circumvent their authority as professional educators. It is only when Freeman's character learns this that things begin to go his well-intentioned way. As a 16 year veteran teacher I love nothing more than inspirational stories about education. Both of these films are now available in one package and definitely worth the purchase! If you are moved by other stories in the same vein, then check out "Mr. Holland's Opus", "To Sir with Love", "The Blackboard Jungle", "Dead Poet's Society", "Take the Lead", and "Akeelah and the Bee." Two excellent movies for the cost of one!   Review Date: July 29, 2007 Reviewer: Hazel Watson, [ASIN:B000K2UGZM Stand and Deliver/Lean on Me] I volunteer in a juvenile detention facility, usually helping teenagers with their school work. They are not allowed newspapers or television, but they do watch videos. I purchased these because they are based on true stories and I hoped they might be inspiring for the kids. Not only do they inspire the kids, but they seem to inspire the teachers as well! I believe these DVDs would be excellent for any parent and preteen-to-teenage child. It is well worth the cost to purchase these. Great combo   Review Date: February 7, 2007 Reviewer: E. Co, Los Angeles Great combo of two movies in one. no special features though, but the movies are both great and the quality is good too. If your looking for a no frills look at the movies, this is it. Great movies, wrong format...   Review Date: March 7, 2010 Reviewer: A Reader, I bought this disk for "Stand and Deliver", which I knew was a great story, and got "Lean on Me" - another excellent truth-based education story - as a bonus. It was also the only listing I've seen for a "Stand and Deliver" DVD in 1.66:1 widescreen (although filmed that way). Unfortunately, despite the "Product Details": # Language: English # Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.) # Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1 # Number of discs: 1 both films are presented in 1.33:1 "Pan&Scan" standard TV screen (although both were filmed in W/S). If you are purchasing this DVD for one of these excellent films in W/S, prepare to be disappointed. Beautiful!!!   Review Date: December 24, 2009 Reviewer: LeBaron Judkins, Montgomery, AL USA Both: This is a wonderful movie (quality and all) that has a beautiful message attached not to spoil the movie but once you have seen this it will become very clear what life is all about. Given that this story is one that is very near and dear to me, I must say that this is a powerful movie and the information that is presented is one that will not be forgotten. Great classroom aid.   Review Date: October 30, 2009 Reviewer: Demosthenes Rex, Harvard, NE The qulaity of the dvd is exceptional. I was pleased with the quick delivery. EXCELLENT TRUE STORIES   Review Date: May 27, 2009 Reviewer: Anne Mahoney, LAS VEGAS, NV WONDERFUL TRUE STORIES ABOUT WHAT STUDENT CAN DO IF THEY PUT THEIR MINDS TO IT Two great movies about the importance of school   Review Date: May 15, 2009 Reviewer: A Mother of 2 Kidlets, Chicago suburbs I love both of these movies. They show persistence and dedication to education and one's future. Inspirational! Stand and Deliver/ Lean on Me   Review Date: May 13, 2009 Reviewer: Elizabeth Lindsey, I got a very good product for a low price. It was a birthday present and my daughter was happy.Delivery was fast too. inspirational movies   Review Date: April 26, 2009 Reviewer: Jane Dough, California Both of these movies were excellent. They both leave you with wonderful feelings: amazement, pride, encouragement, inspiration, and faith in humanity. I love a movie that is uplifting. There is so much negative "entertainment" available today, it is great to find something positive and actually worth watching.

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