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Overall Rank: 5738
Average Rating: 2.7/4
# of Ratings: 23
Theatrical Release Date: 08/07/1953
Language: English
Genre: Comedy, Musical
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Vincente Minnelli
Actors: Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse, Oscar Levant, James Mitchell, Nanette Fabray, Jack Buchanan
Plot: An actor feels washed-up but is convinced to return to the stage for a "funny" little show. But when "artistic" director Jeffrey Cordova is brought on, he changes to show beyond recognition, including hiring prima ballerina to star opposite of our hero - and the two couldn't be more unhappy about the situation. Everything seems to be doomed... unless they can pull out a last-minute production miracle. -- Chris Kavan
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mitchellyoung - wrote on 05/21/2012
Although not as thematically satisfying as other musicals, such as Singin' in the Rain, The Band Wagon is a fun, music-packed, colorful throwback from Hollywood's golden days of musicals. Astaire and Charisse share great on-screen chemistry and the film boasts some fun numbers (particularly the stylized noir-inspired piece that closes the film.)
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