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Leader of the Band (1987)

PG ★ 5.0/10 91 min Comedy United States English
Director: Nessa Hyams
Screenplay by: Alan Uger
Story by: Alan Uger
Streaming: Not available
For years the Olmstead High Marching Band was out-of-tune, out-of-step and out-of-their-minds. But now they've got a new leader.

Description

After several months of hard times, pianist Eddie Layton is offered the job of bandleader at Olmstead University. His first meeting is discouraging, as the young people are a happy group with very basic musical skills. But Eddie doesn't give up, he wants to motivate his students and his enthusiasm pays off. With the help of French teacher and band sponsor Miss Cooper and billionaire Elmo De Lavallard, who buys new instruments and brightly coloured uniforms, Eddie is proud to lead these musicians who play their hearts out for him.

Top Cast

Steve Landesberg
Steve Landesberg Eddie Layton
Gailard Sartain
Gailard Sartain Elmo De Lavallard
Mercedes Ruehl
Mercedes Ruehl Miss Cooper
Julie Murphy Anne
Chung Yen Tsay Benny
Jarrett Ellis Beal Bobby Dupree (as Jarrett Beal)

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