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Philadelphia is a 1993 American legal drama film written by Ron Nyswaner, directed by Jonathan Demme and starring Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington.
Jan 14, 1994 · Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington star in this 1993 film directed by Jonathan Demme, inspired by a true story of a lawyer who sues his former employer for firing him because of his HIV status. The movie explores themes of homophobia, justice, and human dignity, and features a powerful soundtrack by Bruce Springsteen.
- (260K)
- Drama
- Jonathan Demme
- 1994-01-14
Fearing it would compromise his career, lawyer Andrew Beckett (Tom Hanks) hides his homosexuality and HIV status at a powerful Philadelphia law firm.
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- Jonathan Demme
- PG-13
- Tom Hanks
When a gay Philadelphia lawyer is fired, he suspects AIDS is the reason and takes his fight to court - even as he is losing his battle against the disease. 5,281 IMDb 7.7 2 h 5 min 1994. X-Ray HDR UHD PG-13. LGBTQ · Drama · Serious · Intense. Available to rent or buy.
- 125 min
- 11
A movie about a lawyer with AIDS who sues his former employers for discrimination and wins with the help of a homophobic lawyer. The plot summary includes the main characters, the legal issues, and the emotional impact of the case.
Aug 9, 2022 · Check out the official Philadelphia (1993) Trailer starring Denzel Washington & Tom Hanks! Watch on Vudu: https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/Phila...
- 3 min
- 239.6K
- Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers
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When a man with AIDS is fired by his law firm because of his condition, he hires a homophobic small time lawyer as the only willing advocate for a wrongful d...