Where to Watch The Band Wagon (1953) in the UK

What it's about

Tony Hunter, a famous singer/dancer movie star, is feeling washed up and old hat (old top hat, tie and tails to be exact). The reporters are out for Ava Gardner, not him. But his old friends Lily and Les Martin have an idea for a funny little Broadway show and he agrees to do it. But things begin to get out of hand, when bigshot "artistic" director/producer/star Jeffrey Cordova joins the production, proclaims it's a modernistic Faust and insists on hiring a prima ballerina, Gabrielle Gerard, to star opposite Tony, and it's hate at first sight. And her jealous choreographer isn't helping to ease the tension. The show is doomed by pretentiousness. But romance, a "let's put on a show" epiphany, and a triumphant opening are waiting in the wings. After all, this is a musical comedy!

Cast and crew

Director

Vincente Minnelli

Writer

Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Norman Corwin

Starring

Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse, Oscar Levant

Details

Release date

Aug 7, 1953

Language

English, French, German

Country

United States

Awards

Nominated for 3 Oscars. 2 wins & 4 nominations total

Where to Watch The Band Wagon (1953) in the UK — common questions

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