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The Band Wagon. The Band Wagon is a 1953 American musical romantic comedy film directed by Vincente Minnelli, starring Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse. It tells the story of an aging musical star who hopes a Broadway show will revive his career. However, the play's director wants to make it a pretentious retelling of the Faust legend and brings ...
- July 9, 1953 (New York City)
Fred Astaire stars as a washed-up singer/dancer who joins a Broadway show with a prima ballerina and a pretentious director. The film features songs by Arthur Schwartz and Howard Dietz, and was nominated for three Oscars.
- Vincente Minnelli
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- 3 min
A list of the full cast and crew of the 1953 musical comedy film The Band Wagon, directed by Vincente Minnelli and starring Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse, and Oscar Levant. See the names, roles, and photos of the actors, writers, composers, and other crew members who worked on the film.
Mar 27, 2005 · A classic backstage musical comedy about the challenges and joys of Broadway show business, starring Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse as a hoofer and a ballerina who join a flop musical. The film explores the insecurities, rivalries, and artistic differences of the cast and crew, as well as the love and friendship of Astaire and Charisse.
A musical comedy film starring Fred Astaire as a washed-up movie star who returns to Broadway and faces a pretentious director and a ballet dancer. The film features songs such as 'That's Entertainment' and 'Dancing in the Dark'.
Fred Astaire stars as a fading musical star who joins a Broadway show with a ballerina and a director. The film features classic songs, dance routines, and satire of show business. See ratings, reviews, photos, and where to watch.
Jul 26, 2023 · The Band Wagon is an exuberant exploration of loneliness, middle-aged reinvention, and the life-saving properties of singing and dancing. Its restorative powers are boundless.
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