And the Band Played On

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

1993 2h 20m EN

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 114

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Synopsis

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

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

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Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Roger Spottiswoode
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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33 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Roger Spottiswoode, shot by Paul Elliott. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Carter Burwell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Lois Freeman-Fox shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Matthew Modine and Alan Alda and Patrick Bauchau carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Strength. Friendship. Courage. Sometimes that’s all you have.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0106273 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Roger Spottiswoode directs. Paul Elliott behind the camera. Carter Burwell scores. Lois Freeman-Fox cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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133 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Roger Spottiswoode, shot by Paul Elliott. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Carter Burwell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Lois Freeman-Fox shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Matthew Modine and Alan Alda and Patrick Bauchau carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Strength. Friendship. Courage. Sometimes that’s all you have.".
7IMDB entry: tt0106273 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.