Leader of the Band ( 1987 )

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 who play their hearts out for him.

Top 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)