A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
August 7, 1987
Original Title:
Leader of the Band
Genres:
Comedy
Production Companies:
The Vista Organization
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
US: PG
Runtime: 90
Eddie is a down-on-his-luck bar pianist who has just been fired from another job. Desperate for work, he finds a school looking for a leader for its hopelessly incompetent marching band. Somehow, Eddie has to whip these kids into shape in time for the big band competition. Can he get them to march without tripping over their own feet, let alone win the contest?
Associate Producer:
Lester Berman
Casting:
Nina Axelrod
Director:
Nessa Hyams
Director of Photography:
Karen Grossman
Editor:
Norman Gay
Executive Producer:
Robert Halmi Jr.
Robert Halmi Sr.
Original Music Composer:
Dick Hyman
Producer:
David V. Picker
Production Design:
Jane Cavedon
Screenplay:
Alan Uger
Story:
Alan Uger
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