And The Band Played On
HBO / Rysher Ent. (1993)
Drama
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026359096228
IMDB   7.8
2 hr 21 mins USA / English
DVD  Region 1   R
Matthew Modine Dr. Don Francis
Alan Alda Dr. Robert Gallo
Phil Collins Eddie Papasano
Richard Gere
Glenne Headly
Anjelica Huston
Swoosie Kurtz
Steve Martin
Richard Masur
Ian McKellen
Patrick Bauchau Dr. Luc Montagnier
Nathalie Baye Dr. Françoise Barre
Christian Clemenson Dr. Dale Lawrence
David Dukes Dr. Mervyn Silverman
Don Francis
David Grant
David Clennon Mr. Johnstone
Bud Cort Antique shop owner
Director
Roger Spottiswoode
Roger
Producer Sarah Pillsbury
Midge Sanford
Writer Randy Shilts
Arnold Schulman


A threat no one dared face. A word no one wanted to speak. A fight for many, fought by few.

From Randy Shilts' bestseller comes a powerful, enlightening and moving chronicle of our times. In the summer of 1981, few knew of the deadly disease we now call AIDS. And the Band Played On follows the struggle of a handful of strong-willed men and women who took on the fight to save lives.

Matthew Modine stars as Dr. Don Francis, a researcher at the Centers for Disease Control who seeks to uncover the cause of a number of mysterious deaths. With little funding for a subject few will even discuss, not only must he fight the disease, but a disinterested public, the government, the media and even the communities where the mysterious virus strikes hardest. But as the death toll mounts, public interest is stirred and Francis' research becomes a desperate race against time.

Featuring Alan Alda, Phil Collins, Richard Gere, Anjelica Huston, Steve Martin, Ian McKellen, Lily Tomlin, Glenne Headly, Swoosie Kurtz, Richard Masur, Saul Rubinek, Charles Martin Smith and B.D. Wong, And the Band Played On presents an unforgettable tale of scientific struggle, media manipulation, corruption, deceit, tragedy… and triumph.
Edition Details
Distributor Hbo Home Video
Chapters 43
Release Date 6/5/2001
Packaging Snap Case
Screen Ratio Widescreen 1.85:1 Color (Anamorphic)
Subtitles English; French; Spanish
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1 [CC]
ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Surround [CC]
SPANISH: Dolby Digital Mono
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 1

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