LEADER OF THE BAND (1987)

Leader of the Band
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Leader of the Band
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.
Comedy
August 7, 1987
English
1h 31m
United States
The Vista Organization

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.

Cast & Characters

Steve Landesberg

Eddie Layton

Gailard Sartain

Elmo De Lavallard

Mercedes Ruehl

Miss Cooper

Jarrett Ellis Beal

Bobby Dupree (as Jarrett Beal)

Crew

Nessa Hyams

Director

Alan Uger

Screenplay

Dick Hyman

Original Music Composer

Karen Grossman

Director of Photography

Robert Halmi Jr.

Executive Producer

Robert Halmi Sr.

Executive Producer