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The Band Wagon

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

19531h 52mNRComedy, Romance

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About The Band Wagon

Directors
Vincente Minnelli
Cast
Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse, Oscar Levant, Nanette Fabray, Jack Buchanan, James Mitchell
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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