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And The Band Played On (1993)
Released By: HBO Video   Rating: R   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: HBO Video
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Roger Spottiswoode
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: 6/5/2001
Cast: Charles Martin Smith, Glenne Headly, Matthew Modine, Richard Masur, Saul Rubinek, Swoosie Kurtz
Published ID: 620663
UPC: 026359096228,
Plot: The late journalist Randy Shilts' best-selling book on the burgeoning AIDS crisis was adapted for cable TV by Arnold Schulman. In 1981, researchers begin discerning a mysterious new disease that apparently affects only homosexual males (or so they thought at that time). Working independently, and with marked hostility toward one another, an American and a French research team manage to identify and name the dreaded HIV virus. The long-range effects of AIDS is experienced through the first- and secondhand experiences of several unfortunates, including a choreographer (Richard Gere) whose character is said to be based on Michael Bennett. The all-star cast (most of whom eschewed their usual high salaries) includes Lily Tomlin as San Francisco health official Selma Dritz, Matthew Modine as Centers for Disease Control researcher Don Francis, Alan Alda as NIH official Robert Gallo (who emerges as the villain of the piece), Ian McKellan as gay activist Bill Kraus, and Glenne Headley, Steve Martin and Anjelica Huston in cameo roles. And the Band Played On debuted September 11, 1993, on HBO. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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I love my purchase
Added 11/16/2009

This movie is the best investment I have ever made I didn't expect this movie to be so good.... This movie will have you in tears because it gives full details of how AIDS was out of control before we accually knew what it was that was killing people.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Great movie
Added 11/3/2009

I watched it in one of my classes. Didn't expect much and didn't even know what it was about until the movie was played on. Not a single moment I felt dull as most of other films students watch in classes. It's a great movie. Highly recommend to watch.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
And the Band Played On
Added 9/20/2009

What a sad but accurate account of the Band (our govenment) playing on while cataclysmic events were taking place. Shame on us. Thank you for your fast delivery and great price.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
The greatest movie no one has heard of!!!
Added 8/17/2009

This is one of the most thought provocative movies I've seen. Even with it's all star cast, the media never mentioned it during it's release. Well I saw it and it's just as great today as it was when it came out.
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Wonderful Movie about the History of HIV/ AIDS
Added 5/21/2009

Every since coming across this movie 5 years ago, I have been a huge fan and read the book soon after seeing it. I was happy to see that the movie really did a good job staying true to the book and the saga of HIV. I am now a science teacher and I always show this in my class when discussing HIV and AIDS. The students always enjoy it and many are moved to read the book, do more research on their own, or even join the cause. This is a movie that everyone should see!!!!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
I love my purchase
Added 11/16/2009

This movie is the best investment I have ever made I didn't expect this movie to be so good.... This movie will have you in tears because it gives full details of how AIDS was out of control before we accually knew what it was that was killing people.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Great movie
Added 11/3/2009

I watched it in one of my classes. Didn't expect much and didn't even know what it was about until the movie was played on. Not a single moment I felt dull as most of other films students watch in classes. It's a great movie. Highly recommend to watch.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
And the Band Played On
Added 9/20/2009

What a sad but accurate account of the Band (our govenment) playing on while cataclysmic events were taking place. Shame on us. Thank you for your fast delivery and great price.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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