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)
Steve Forrest
as Passenger on Train (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
as Train Passenger (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1953
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
French
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Band Wagon?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Band Wagon (1953).
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 and released in 1953. It is a music, comedy, romance film.
How long is The Band Wagon?▼
The Band Wagon has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in The Band Wagon?▼
The cast of The Band Wagon includes 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 and more.
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