The Band Wagon

The Band Wagon

7.2IMDb Score
Released:1953-08-07
Duration:112 min
Director:Vincente Minnelli
Actors:Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse, Oscar Levant, Nanette Fabray, Jack Buchanan
Production:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Loew's Incorporated

Overview:

A Broadway artiste turns a faded film star's comeback vehicle into an artsy flop.

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