# Der knallharte Prinzipal (1989)

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**Original title**: *Lean On Me*
**Runtime**: 108 min
**Genres**: Drama
**Directed by**: John G. Avildsen
**Written by**: Michael Schiffer
**Starring**: Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd, Robert Guillaume, Ethan Phillips, Lynne Thigpen, Michael Beach

> *Eastside High was out of control...until Joe Clark took it back.*

## Synopsis (in-house rewrite)

Dangerous Minds" without Michelle Pfeiffer. Principal Joe Clark wields a bullhorn and a baseball bat to resurrect a failing New Jersey high school. It's a star vehicle for Morgan Freeman, who makes the most of a thankless role.

**Mood tags**: tender, uplifting

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