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1953 · 112 min · NR

The Band Wagon

Directed by Vincente Minnelli · Comedy, Romance

The Band Wagon (1953) is a Comedy film, directed by Vincente Minnelli set in New York City during the 1950s. It runs 112 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of love & longing run throughout.

Cinematography
Harry Jackson
Cast
Fred AstaireCyd CharisseOscar LevantNanette FabrayJack BuchananJames MitchellRobert GistAva Gardner

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Themes
Love & Longing
Tone
ComedicRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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