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1989 · 108 min · PG-13

Lean On Me

Directed by John G. Avildsen · Drama

Lean On Me (1989) is a Drama film, directed by John G. Avildsen set in Paterson during the 1980s. It runs 108 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A biopic, with a hopeful and tense tone. Themes of redemption run throughout.

Composer
Bill Conti
Cinematography
Victor Hammer
Cast
Morgan FreemanBeverly ToddRobert GuillaumeEthan PhillipsLynne ThigpenMichael BeachTony ToddKaren Malina White

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Paterson
Setting
Urban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Themes
Redemption
Tone
HopefulTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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