
Philadelphia(1993)
Two competing lawyers join forces to sue a prestigious law firm for AIDS discrimination. As their unlikely friendship develops, their courage overcomes the prejudice and corruption of their powerful adversaries.


“Strength. Friendship. Courage. Sometimes that’s all you have.”
The story of the discovery of the AIDS epidemic and the political infighting of the scientific community hampering the early fight with it.

Matthew Modine
Dr. Don Francis

Alan Alda
Dr. Robert Gallo

Patrick Bauchau
Dr. Luc Montagnier

Nathalie Baye
Dr. Françoise Barre

Christian Clemenson
Dr. Dale Lawrence

David Clennon
Mr. Johnstone

Phil Collins
Eddi Papasano

Bud Cort
Antique Shop Owner

Alex Courtney
Dr. Mika Popovic

David Dukes
Dr. Mervyn Silverman
And the Band Played On is a drama, tv movie film released in 1993 exploring themes of aids, hiv, doctor, epidemic, lgbt, virus. Directed by Roger Spottiswoode, it stars Matthew Modine, Alan Alda, Patrick Bauchau. The story of the discovery of the AIDS epidemic and the political infighting of the scientific community hampering the early fight with it.
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