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And the Band Played On

And the Band Played On

Strength. Friendship. Courage. Sometimes that’s all you have.

19936.52h 20m

Overview

The story of the discovery of the AIDS epidemic and the political infighting of the scientific community hampering the early fight with it.

Directed by Roger Spottiswoode
Written by Arnold Schulman, Randy Shilts
Produced by Sarah Pillsbury, Midge Sanford
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Top Cast

Matthew Modine

Matthew Modine

Dr. Don Francis

Alan Alda

Alan Alda

Dr. Robert Gallo

Patrick Bauchau

Patrick Bauchau

Dr. Luc Montagnier

Nathalie Baye

Nathalie Baye

Dr. Françoise Barre

Christian Clemenson

Christian Clemenson

Dr. Dale Lawrence

David Clennon

David Clennon

Mr. Johnstone

Phil Collins

Phil Collins

Eddi Papasano

Bud Cort

Bud Cort

Antique Shop Owner

Alex Courtney

Alex Courtney

Dr. Mika Popovic

David Dukes

David Dukes

Dr. Mervyn Silverman

Themes & Keywords

aidshivdoctorepidemiclgbtvirus

About And the Band Played On

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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