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And the Band Played On
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And the Band Played On

1993-09-11 · 140 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · TV Movie

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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Directors
Roger Spottiswoode
Production companies
HBO Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Matthew ModineMatthew ModineDr. Don Francis
Alan AldaAlan AldaDr. Robert Gallo
Patrick BauchauPatrick BauchauDr. Luc Montagnier
Nathalie BayeNathalie BayeDr. Françoise Barre
Christian ClemensonChristian ClemensonDr. Dale Lawrence
David ClennonDavid ClennonMr. Johnstone
Phil CollinsPhil CollinsEddi Papasano
Bud CortBud CortAntique Shop Owner
Alex CourtneyAlex CourtneyDr. Mika Popovic
David DukesDavid DukesDr. Mervyn Silverman
Richard GereRichard GereThe Choreographer
David Marshall GrantDavid Marshall GrantDennis Seeley
Ronald GuttmanRonald GuttmanDr. Jean-Claude Chermann
Glenne HeadlyGlenne HeadlyDr. Mary Guinan
Anjelica HustonAnjelica HustonDr. Betsy Reisz
Ken JenkinsKen JenkinsDr. Dennis Donohue
Richard JenkinsRichard JenkinsDr. Marc Conant
Tchéky KaryoTchéky KaryoDr. Willy Rozenbaum
Swoosie KurtzSwoosie KurtzMrs. Johnstone
Jack LauferJack LauferMrs. Johnstone

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