And the Band Played On

Nan
2h 20m
1993
6.5 /10 (103)

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

Overview

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

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1993-09-11

Top Billed 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

Alex Courtney

Dr. Mika Popovic

David Dukes

Dr. Mervyn Silverman

Richard Gere

The Choreographer

David Marshall Grant

Dennis Seeley

Ronald Guttman

Dr. Jean-Claude Chermann

Glenne Headly

Dr. Mary Guinan

Anjelica Huston

Dr. Betsy Reisz

Ken Jenkins

Dr. Dennis Donohue

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