Leader of the Band (1987)
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.
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.
| Movie ID | 42730 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Nessa Hyams |
| Main cast | Steve Landesberg, Gailard Sartain, Mercedes Ruehl, Julie Murphy, Chung Yen Tsay, Jarrett Ellis Beal |
| Release date | 7 August 1987 |
| Release year | 1987 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 91 min (1h 31m) |
| Rating | 5.0 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | The Vista Organization |
Director: Nessa Hyams
Writers: Alan Uger, Alan Uger
Top cast
Steve LandesbergEddie Layton
Gailard SartainElmo De Lavallard
Mercedes RuehlMiss Cooper
Julie MurphyAnne
Chung Yen TsayBenny
Jarrett Ellis BealBobby Dupree (as Jarrett Beal)
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