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.
Director: Nessa Hyams
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: August 7, 1987
Cast
- 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)
Screenplay
Music: Dick Hyman
Cinematography: Karen Grossman
Editing: Norman Gay
Production: The Vista Organization
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Nessa Hyams
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Leader of the Band about?
- 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.
- Who directed Leader of the Band?
- Leader of the Band was directed by Nessa Hyams.
- Who stars in Leader of the Band?
- Leader of the Band stars Steve Landesberg, Gailard Sartain, Mercedes Ruehl, Julie Murphy, Chung Yen Tsay, Jarrett Ellis Beal.
- How long is Leader of the Band?
- Leader of the Band has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Leader of the Band?
- Leader of the Band is a Comedy film.
- Where was Leader of the Band produced?
- Leader of the Band was produced in United States of America.