Film

Leader of the Band

1987 · 1h 31m · Comedy

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.

IMDb

5.7

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.

Steve Landesberg

Eddie Layton

Gailard Sartain

Elmo De Lavallard

Mercedes Ruehl

Miss Cooper

Julie Murphy

Anne

Chung Yen Tsay

Benny

Jarrett Ellis Beal

Bobby Dupree (as Jarrett Beal)

• Nessa HyamsDirector
• Alan UgerScreenplay · Story
• David V. PickerProducer
• Robert Halmi Jr.Executive Producer
• Robert Halmi Sr.Executive Producer
• Karen GrossmanDirector of Photography
• Dick HymanOriginal Music Composer
• Norman GayEditor
• Nina AxelrodCasting

Release date

August 7, 1987

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 31m

Rated

PG

Genres

Comedy