Philadelphia (1993)

12/22/1993 (US) • 2h 6m

Drama

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

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Tom Hanks

Andrew Beckett

Jason Robards

Charles Wheeler

Mary Steenburgen

Belinda Conine

Antonio Banderas

Miguel Alvarez

Ron Vawter

Bob Seidman

Robert Ridgely

Walter Kenton

Charles Napier

Judge Garnett

Lisa Summerour

Lisa Miller


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$26,000,000.00

Revenue

$206,678,440.00

Keywords

philadelphia, pennsylvania

court

jurors

aids

pennsylvania, usa

homophobia

lawsuit

partner

hiv

lawyer

dying

lgbt

discrimination

angry

judiciary

1980s

somber

courtroom drama

anxious

loving

gay theme

cautionary

provocative

suspenseful

critical

antagonistic

celebratory

comforting

empathetic

hopeful

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