And the Band Played On (1993)

Released: 1993-09-11 Duration: 2hr 20min

Genres: Drama TV Movie

Rating 6.5

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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.

Production Companies

HBO Films

Additional Info

Budget	$0.00
Revenue	$0.00
Original Language	en
Popularity	9.822

Directed By

Roger Spottiswoode

Crew

Director
Roger Spottiswoode

Teleplay
Arnold Schulman

Line Producer
Karen J. McCabe

Producer
Sarah Pillsbury

Executive Producer
Aaron Spelling

Casting
Judith Holstra

Production Design
Victoria Paul

Book
Randy Shilts

Executive Producer
E. Duke Vincent

Associate Producer
Marcia Basichis

Associate Producer
Omneya 'Nini' Mazen

Producer
Midge Sanford

Co-Producer
Arnold Schulman

Associate Producer
Albert M. Shapiro

Co-Producer
Edward Teets

Other
Cynthia Fitzpatrick

Original Music Composer
Carter Burwell

Director of Photography
Paul Elliott

Editor
Lois Freeman-Fox

Art Direction
Lee Maymen

Set Decoration
Diana Allen Williams

Costume Design
Patti Callicott

Production Manager
Jeffrey Downer

Key Makeup Artist
Allan A. Apone

Makeup Artist
Adam Brandy

Additional Hairstylist
Martin Christopher

Hairstylist
Arturo Rojas

Makeup Artist
Michael Spatola

Casting
Nikki Valko

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