The Band Wagon
"Get Aboard!"
Originally released in 1953. The Band Wagon is a music/comedy film. directed by Vincente Minnelli.
Starring Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse, and Oscar Levant
Synopsis
A Broadway artiste turns a faded film star's comeback vehicle into an artsy flop.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 7, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (230 votes)
Budget
$2.9M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.5M
1.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fred Astaire
as Tony Hunter
Cyd Charisse
as Gabrielle Gerard
Oscar Levant
as Lester Marton
Nanette Fabray
as Lily Marton
Jack Buchanan
as Jeffrey Cordova
James Mitchell
as Paul Byrd
Robert Gist
as Hal
Ava Gardner
as Ava Gardner (uncredited)
Don Beddoe
as Producer (uncredited)
Henry Corden
as Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,900,000
- Revenue
- $3,500,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Band Wagon about?
A Broadway artiste turns a faded film star's comeback vehicle into an artsy flop.
Who directed The Band Wagon?
The Band Wagon was directed by Vincente Minnelli.
How long is The Band Wagon?
The Band Wagon has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was The Band Wagon released?
The Band Wagon was released on August 7, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Band Wagon?
The main cast of The Band Wagon includes Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse, Oscar Levant, Nanette Fabray, Jack Buchanan.
Is The Band Wagon worth watching?
The Band Wagon has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 230 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.