Philadelphia

Philadelphia (1993)

"No one would take on his case... until one man was willing to take on the system."

Audience Score

77

PG-13 2 hr 6 minDec 14th, 1993Drama

Two competing lawyers join forces to sue a prestigious law firm for AIDS discrimination. As their unlikely friendship develops their courage overcomes the prejudice and corruption of their powerful adversaries.

DirectorJonathan Demme

StarringTom HanksDenzel WashingtonJason Robards

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as Andrew Beckett

Denzel Washington

as Charles Wheeler

Mary Steenburgen

as Belinda Conine

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 22nd, 1993

On DVD & Blu-ray:August 26th, 1997 - Buy DVD

Original Language:English

Production Companies:TriStar Pictures

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Movie Tags:lawyer, aids, hiv, 1980s

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