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And the Band Played On poster
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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 86.7 / 100
1993·Drama / History / TV Movie·2h 20m

AND THE BAND PLAYED ON

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

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

Above the Line
Roger Spottiswoode·DirectorPaul Elliott·Director of PhotographyCarter Burwell·Original Music ComposerLois Freeman-Fox·Editor
Cast
Matthew Modine·Dr. Don FrancisAlan Alda·Dr. Robert GalloPatrick Bauchau·Dr. Luc MontagnierNathalie Baye·Dr. Françoise BarreChristian Clemenson·Dr. Dale LawrenceDavid Clennon·Mr. JohnstonePhil Collins·Eddi PapasanoBud Cort·Antique Shop OwnerAlex Courtney·Dr. Mika PopovicDavid Dukes·Dr. Mervyn Silverman
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Roger Spottiswoode·Director
Camera· 2
Paul Elliott·Director of PhotographyPaul Ryan·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Lois Freeman-Fox·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Carter Burwell·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Sarah Pillsbury·ProducerMidge Sanford·Producer
By the Numbers
86.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.8
OF 10
IMDb
100%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#1C110D
#4B2E27
#7E7E7E
Mood
Somber, Historical
Composition
Layered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The image is a movie poster for 'Titanic: The band played on', featuring a dark, blurred scene of musicians in formal wear. Three men are visible, two on the le”

dramahistory
Key Elements
Upright String Instrument (cello Or Bass)Red Velvet Like Object
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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