Leader of the Band
1987, English. Directed by Nessa Hyams.
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.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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- Released
- 7 August 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Alan Uger
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Leader of the Band runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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Leader of the Band is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
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Leader of the Band isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 August 1987. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed Leader of the Band?
Leader of the Band (1987) was directed by Nessa Hyams and stars Steve Landesberg, Gailard Sartain, Mercedes Ruehl.