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Director: Vincente Minnelli
Actors: Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse, Oscar Levant
PlotTony Hunter, a once-famous Hollywood musical star, finds himself struggling with waning popularity. He decides to return to Broadway in hopes of revitalizing his career. Tony's friends, playwrights Lester and Lily Marton, pitch him a new show they've written. With Tony on board, they secure the services of the talented but pretentious director Jeffrey Cordova. Initially envisioned as a lighthearted musical, Jeffrey transforms the project into a dark, dramatic piece. Tensions arise during rehearsals between the cast and the demanding director, exacerbated by the strained relationship between Tony and his elegant, ballerina co-star, Gabrielle Gerard.
Despite these challenges, the show progresses towards its out-of-town tryout. However, the complications in the production's direction quickly become apparent, and it flops disastrously in its initial performance. Faced with this failure, Tony, Gabrielle, and the creative team rally together to rework the show back into its intended comedic roots. The cast's renewed efforts and collaborative spirit ultimately lead to a triumphant comeback. Throughout this process, Tony and Gabrielle develop mutual respect and admiration for each other, rekindling Tony's passion for his craft and reaffirming his place in show business.
Writers: Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Norman Corwin
Release Date: 07 Aug 1953
Runtime: 112 min
Rating: Approved
Country: United States
Language: English, French, German
The Band Wagon Blu-ray excels with top-notch video and lively audio, capturing the classic musical's color, style, and Fred Astaire-Cyd Charisse pairing brilliantly.
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