And the Band Played On

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This made-for-cable film, based on Randy Shilts' best-selling book, focuses on the burgeoning AIDS crisis. In 1981, researchers begin discerning a mysterious new disease that apparently affects only homosexual males. The long-range effects of AIDS is experienced through the first and second-hand experiences of several unfortunates.

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Cast

Matthew Modine
as Dr. Don Francis
Alan Alda
as Dr. Robert Gallo
Patrick Bauchau
as Dr. Luc Montagnier
Richard Gere
as The Choreographer
Lily Tomlin
as Selma Dritz
Nathalie Baye
as Dr. Francoise Barre
Christian Clemenson
as Dr. Dale Lawrence
Saul Rubinek
as Curran
Glenne Headly
as Mary Guinan
David Clennon
as Mr. Johnstone
Ian McKellen
as Kraus
Phil Collins
as Papasano
Bud Cort
as Antique Shop Owner
Steve Martin
as Brother
Alex Courtney
as Dr. Mika Popovic
Anjelica Huston
as Dr. Reisz
David Dukes
as Dr. Mervyn Silverman
Richard Masur
as Darrow
David Marshall Grant
as Dennis Seeley
Swoosie Kurtz
as Mrs. Johnstone
Ronald Guttman
as Dr. Jean-Claude Chermann
Ken Jenkins
as Dr. Dennis Donohue
Richard Jenkins
as Dr. Marc Conant
Jack Laufer
as Brian McDonough
Donal Logue
as Bobbi Campbell
Dakin Matthews
as Congressman Phil Burton
Peter McRobbie
as Dr. Max Essex
Lawrence Monoson
as Chip
Jeffrey Nordling
as Gaetan Dugas
Charles Martin Smith
as Dr. Harold Jaffe
Stephen Spinella
as Brandy Alexander
B.D. Wong
as Kico Govantes
Walter Addison
as Blood Bank Executive
Alan Barry
as Hemophiliac Patient
Reg E. Cathey
as Staff Doctor #2
John Del Regno
as Man in Grand Central
John Durbin
as 6th Man
Mogens Eckert
as Chief Executive (Copenhagen)
Carey Eidel
as Tennis Player
Richard Fancy
as Dr. Michael Gottlieb
Christopher John Fields
as Lawyer
Dave Florek
as Doughnut Shop Counterman
Patrick Gorman
as Charles Dauget
James Greene
as Dr. Alvin Freedman-Kien
Michael Kearns
as Cleve
Thomas Kopache
as Blood Bank Executive
Clyde Kusatsu
as Blood Bank Executive
Rob LaBelle
as Gay Rights Activist
Neal Lerner
as 1st Man
Rene Levant
as Blood Bank Executive
Rosemarie Murphy
as Blood Bank Executive
Angela Paton
as Woman in Denver
Sierra Pecheur
as Female Reporter
Miguel Pérez
as Reporter
Raymond Martin
as 4th Man
Valeri Ross
as Jim's Secretary
Tom Schanley
as Waiter
William Wintersole
as Dr. Paul Florino
Jill Andre
as Red Cross Spokesperson
Christopher Carroll
as Dr. Aaron Kellner
Laura Innes
as Hemophiliac Representative
Michael Winters
as Middle-aged Man
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Critic Reviews for And the Band Played On

All Critics (11) | Top Critics (2)

  • As a TV movie about a highly sensitive subject, overall it's a moving experience.

    Oct 17, 2018 | Full Review…

    Tony Scott

    Variety
    Top Critic

  • And the Band Played On adds its own snare-drum resonance to the AIDS catastrophe, beating elements of Randy Shilts' journalism into a passionate, incisive condemnation of the government's public health policy regarding this epidemic.

    Jan 24, 2018 | Full Review…

    Howard Rosenberg

    Los Angeles Times
    Top Critic

  • I enjoyed seeing A-list actors in the sort of small supporting role they would never otherwise accept. And they got the film made.

    Nov 13, 2017 | Full Review…

    Sheila Johnston

    Independent (UK)

  • No production could accurately reproduce Randy Shilts' chilling account of the early days of AIDS, but this comes close.

    Jun 6, 2004 | Rating: 4/5

    Sarah Chauncey

    Reel.com

  • Pretty powerful TV film about the AIDS epidemic and government inaction.

    Oct 19, 2003 | Rating: 4/5

    Ken Hanke

    Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

  • Earnest but still moving. Gere and Headly are great.

    Jul 24, 2003 | Rating: 4/5

    Nell Minow

    Movie Mom
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Audience Reviews for And the Band Played On

  • Aug 31, 2009
    A bit dated mainly because of the actors. I was impressed but the emotional part of the story kinda veers of course and the movie starts focusing more on who gets credit for the antivirus, which wasn't as interesting to me. Some interesting information that I'd never heard though and I would recommend it.
    Sunil J Super Reviewer
  • Sep 01, 2007
    This film chronicles the history of HIV and AIDS. Everyone should watch this moving film!
    Hogans H Super Reviewer
  • Apr 26, 2007
    A wonderful film. HBO never lets me down.
    Tim S Super Reviewer
  • Apr 04, 2007
    Not bad, although it was more a Lifetime movie than an actual film. Still, holds up surprisingly well.
    Nate H Super Reviewer
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