And the Band Played On
Strength. Friendship. Courage. Sometimes that’s all you have.
Directed by Roger Spottiswoode
Produced by HBO Films
A sobering, character-driven account of the AIDS crisis that balances scientific investigation with the human cost of bureaucratic failure and prejudice.
The story of the discovery of the AIDS epidemic and the political infighting of the scientific community hampering the early fight with it.
Essence
Ensemble
Matthew Modine
Dr. Don Francis
Alan Alda
Dr. Robert Gallo
Patrick Bauchau
Dr. Luc Montagnier
Nathalie Baye
Dr. Françoise Barre
Christian Clemenson
Dr. Dale Lawrence
David Clennon
Mr. Johnstone
Phil Collins
Eddi Papasano
Bud Cort
Antique Shop Owner
Alex Courtney
Dr. Mika Popovic
David Dukes
Dr. Mervyn Silverman
Richard Gere
The Choreographer
David Marshall Grant
Dennis Seeley
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