And the Band Played On

Sep 11, 1993

2h 20m

★ 6.5

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

Overview

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

Genres

Drama

TV Movie

Production Companies

HBO Films

And the Band Played On Trailers

Cast

Dr. Don Francis

Matthew Modine

Dr. Robert Gallo

Alan Alda

Dr. Luc Montagnier

Patrick Bauchau

Dr. Françoise Barre

Nathalie Baye

Dr. Dale Lawrence

Christian Clemenson

Mr. Johnstone

David Clennon

Eddi Papasano

Phil Collins

Antique Shop Owner

Bud Cort

Dr. Mika Popovic

Alex Courtney

Dr. Mervyn Silverman

David Dukes

The Choreographer

Richard Gere

Dennis Seeley

David Marshall Grant

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4.2

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0.0

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6.6

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7.0

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4.3

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6.9

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4.5

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3.5

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6.4

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6.9

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4.3

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5.7

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