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And the Band Played On

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And the Band Played On

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

6.4

2h 20m

1993

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

Synopsis

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

Director

Roger Spottiswoode

Trailer

DramaTV Movie

aidshivdoctorepidemiclgbtvirus

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Cast & Crew

Matthew Modine

Matthew Modine

as Dr. Don Francis

Alan Alda

Alan Alda

as Dr. Robert Gallo

Patrick Bauchau

Patrick Bauchau

as Dr. Luc Montagnier

Nathalie Baye

Nathalie Baye

as Dr. Françoise Barre

Christian Clemenson

Christian Clemenson

as Dr. Dale Lawrence

David Clennon

David Clennon

as Mr. Johnstone

Phil Collins

Phil Collins

as Eddi Papasano

Bud Cort

Bud Cort

as Antique Shop Owner

Alex Courtney

Alex Courtney

as Dr. Mika Popovic

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