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Synopsis
When principal Joe Clark takes over decaying Eastside High School, he's faced with students wearing gang colors and graffiti-covered walls. Determined to do anything he must to turn the school around, he expels suspected drug dealers, padlocks doors and demands effort and results from students, staff and parents. Autocratic to a fault, this real-life educator put it all on the line.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.4/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 71% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 58/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 7.3/10361 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 70 | 100% |
Key crew
- John G. AvildsenDirector
- Michael SchifferWriter
- Bill ContiOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Morgan FreemanPrincipal Joe Clark
- Beverly ToddMs. Levias
- Robert GuillaumeDr. Frank Napier
- Ethan PhillipsMr. Rosenberg
- Lynne ThigpenLeonna Barrett
- Michael BeachMr. Darnell
- Tony ToddMr. William Wright
- Karen Malina WhiteKaneesha Carter
- Alan NorthMayor Don Bottman
- Robin BartlettMrs. Elliott
- Sandra Reaves-PhillipsMrs. Powers
- Sloane SheltonMrs. Hamilton
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