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And the Band Played On (1993)
TV Movie -
 141 min - Drama
7.6
The story of the discovery of the AIDS epidemic and the political infighting of the scientific community hampering the early fight with it. Director:Roger Spottiswoode |
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Nominated for 2 Golden Globes.
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| Matthew Modine | ... | ||
| Alan Alda | ... | ||
| Patrick Bauchau | ... | ||
| Nathalie Baye | ... | ||
| Christian Clemenson | ... | ||
| David Clennon | ... | ||
| Phil Collins | ... | ||
| Bud Cort | ... | ||
| Alex Courtney | ... | ||
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David Dukes | ... | |
| Richard Gere | ... | ||
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David Marshall Grant | ... | |
| Ronald Guttman | ... | ||
| Glenne Headly | ... | ||
| Anjelica Huston | ... | ||
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This is the story of the first years of the AIDS epidemic in the United States and focuses on three key elements. Dr. Don Francis, an immunologist with experience in eradicating smallpox and containing the Ebola virus, joins the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to try and understand just what this disease is. They also have deal with bureaucracy and a government that doesn't seem to care. The gay community in San Francisco is divided on the nature of the disease but also what should be done about it. Finally, the film deals with the rivalry between Dr. Robert Gallo, the American virologist who previously discovered the first retrovirus and his French counterpart at the Pasteur Institute, Dr. Luc Montagnier, that led to disputed claims about who was first to identify the AIDS virus. Written by garykmcd
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A threat no one dared face. A word no one wanted to speak. A fight for many, fought by few.Genres:
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...und das Leben geht weiter See more »Filming Locations:
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Produced despite heavy misgivings in the film industry. When film star Richard Gere accepted a small role, he broke the taboos - at grave risk to his career - about both the subject and major film stars taking small parts in TV productions. Subsequently Steve Martin, Alan Alda, Phil Collins and Anjelica Huston were willing to appear. See more »Goofs
Anachronisms: This movie is set early 1980s, but there is a box of Wheatables from the early 1990s on the coffee table. See more »Quotes
Dr. Dennis Donohue: When the doctors start acting like businessmen, who do the people turn to for doctors?See more »
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