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     Tom Hanks

     Andrew Beckett
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     Denzel Washington

     Joe Miller
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     Roberta Maxwell

     Judge Tate
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     Jason Robards

     Charles Wheeler
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     Antonio Banderas

     Miguel Alvarez
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     Buzz Kilman

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   Why is Philadelphia a good movie?

   • Philadelphia is notable for being one of the first mainstream Hollywood films not only to explicitly address HIV/AIDS and homophobia, but also to portray gay people in a positive light. Andrew Beckett is a senior associate at the largest corporate law firm in Philadelphia.

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   Why did people criticize the movie Philadelphia?

   • But after the film was completed and released, those same groups began to harshly criticize the film for sugarcoating the reality of living with AIDS. Despite the controversy created by the film, Philadelphia was a moving experience for most audiences and grossed about $77 million in U.S. after its January 1994 wide release.

   Philadelphia (1993) - Turner Classic Movies

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   When did Philadelphia premiere?

   • Philadelphia premiered in Los Angeles on December 14, 1993 and opened in limited release in four theaters on December 22, before expanding into wide release on January 14, 1994. The L.A. premiere was a benefit for AIDS Project Los Angeles, which netted $250,000 APLA Chair Steve Tisch told the LA Times.

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   Is Philadelphia a cliche film?

   • Philadelphia is a slight and cliche film about an important topic, which is really unfortunate. Though Denzel Washington and Tom Hanks are terrific in the film, Philadelphia never diverts from courtroom drama cliches enough to really breathe life into the film.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Philadelphia_(film)Philadelphia (film) - Wikipedia

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   Plot. Andrew Beckett is a senior associate at the largest corporate law firm in Philadelphia. He conceals his homosexuality and his status as an AIDS patient from others in the office. A partner in the firm notices a lesion on Beckett's forehead.

   • Box office: $206.7 million
   • Music by: Howard Shore

   • Budget: $26 million

4. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › philadelphia-1994Philadelphia movie review & film summary (1994) | Roger Ebert

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   Jan 14, 1994 · Beckett determines to take a stand, and sue the law firm. But his old firm is so powerful that no attorney in Philadelphia wants to take it on, until Beckett finally goes in desperation to Joe Miller (Denzel Washington), one of those lawyers who advertises on TV, promising to save your driver's license.

5. www.imdb.com › title › tt0107818Philadelphia (1993) - Plot - IMDb

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   Fearing compromise to his career, lawyer Andrew Beckett hides his homosexuality and HIV status at a powerful Philadelphia law firm, but his secret is exposed when a colleague spots the illness' telltale lesions.

6. www.allmovie.com › movie › philadelphia-vm472627Philadelphia (1993) - Jonathan Demme | Synopsis ... - AllMovie

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   Synopsis by Paul Brenner. At the time of its release, Jonathan Demme's Philadelphia was the first big-budget Hollywood film to tackle the medical, political, and social issues of AIDS. Tom Hanks, in his first Academy Award-winning performance, plays Andrew Beckett, a talented lawyer at a stodgy Philadelphia law firm.

7. www.metacritic.com › movie › philadelphiaPhiladelphia - Metacritic

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   Dec 23, 1993 · Summary Hailed as a landmark film that dazzles with deep emotion and exceptional acting, Philidelphia is the story of two competing lawyers who join forces to sue a prestigious law firm for AIDS discrimination. And as their unlikely friendship develops, their courage overcomes the prejudice and corruption of their powerful adversaries.

   • 66% (21)
   • Actors: Tom Hanks

   • Content Rating: PG-13

8. www.themoviedb.org › movie › 9800Philadelphia (1993) — The Movie Database (TMDB)

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   Dec 22, 1993 · 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. Jonathan Demme. Director. Ron Nyswaner. Writer.

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   Brief Synopsis. A lawyer sues his firm for firing him because he has AIDS. Cast & Crew. Read More. Jonathan Demme. Director. Tom Hanks. Andrew Beckett. Denzel Washington. Joe Miller. Antonio Banderas. Miguel Alvarez. Mary Steenburgen. Belinda Conine. Roberta Maxwell. Judge Tate. Photos & Videos. View All. Dave Karger Intro -- Philadelphia (1993)