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."
Overview
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
Director: Nessa Hyams
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)