Leader of the Band (1987)
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.
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Steve Landesberg
as Eddie Layton
Steve Landesberg (November 23, 1936 – December 20, 2010) was an American actor and comedian known for his role as the erudite, unflappable police detective Arthur P. Dietrich on the ABC sitcom Barney...
Gailard Sartain
as Elmo De Lavallard
Gailard Sartain (September 18, 1946 — June 17, 2025) was an American comedian and character actor.
Graduated from the University of Tulsa with a BFA. A successful illustrator, Sartain's artistic cred...
Mercedes Ruehl
as Miss Cooper
Mercedes J. Ruehl is an American screen, stage, and television actress. She is the recipient of several accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award, a Drama Desk Award, t...
Director
Nessa Hyams