And the Band Played On
"Strength. Friendship. Courage. Sometimes that’s all you have."
Originally released in 1993. And the Band Played On is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Roger Spottiswoode. With a runtime of 2h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Matthew Modine, Alan Alda, and Patrick Bauchau
Synopsis
The story of the discovery of the AIDS epidemic and the political infighting of the scientific community hampering the early fight with it.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 11, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
2h 20m
140 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (107 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Matthew Modine
as Dr. Don Francis
Alan Alda
as Dr. Robert Gallo
Patrick Bauchau
as Dr. Luc Montagnier
Nathalie Baye
as Dr. Françoise Barre
Christian Clemenson
as Dr. Dale Lawrence
David Clennon
as Mr. Johnstone
Phil Collins
as Eddi Papasano
Bud Cort
as Antique Shop Owner
Alex Courtney
as Dr. Mika Popovic
David Dukes
as Dr. Mervyn Silverman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- HBO Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is And the Band Played On about?
The story of the discovery of the AIDS epidemic and the political infighting of the scientific community hampering the early fight with it.
Who directed And the Band Played On?
And the Band Played On was directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
How long is And the Band Played On?
And the Band Played On has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
When was And the Band Played On released?
And the Band Played On was released on September 11, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in And the Band Played On?
The main cast of And the Band Played On includes Matthew Modine, Alan Alda, Patrick Bauchau, Nathalie Baye, Christian Clemenson.
Is And the Band Played On worth watching?
And the Band Played On has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 107 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.