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Filmed on location in its namesake city, it tells the story of attorney Andrew Beckett (Hanks) who comes to ask a personal injury attorney, Joe Miller (Washington), to help him sue his former employer, who fired him after discovering he was gay and that he had AIDS.
Jan 14, 1994 · Philadelphia: Directed by Jonathan Demme. With Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Roberta Maxwell, Buzz Kilman. When a man with HIV 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 dismissal suit.
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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- Drama, LGBTQ+
- PG-13
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. 5,315 IMDb 7.7 2 h 5 min 1994. X-Ray HDR UHD R. LGBTQ · Drama · Serious · Intense. Available to rent or buy.
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.
Tom Hanks, in his Academy Award-winning performance, stars as Andrew Beckett, a successful attorney at a prestigious law firm, who is suddenly fired from his job.
Check out the official Philadelphia (1993) Trailer starring Denzel Washington & Tom Hanks! Watch on Vudu: https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/Phila...
Dec 22, 1993 · 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.
Philadelphia. 1993 · 2 hr 6 min. PG-13. Drama · LGBT. A successful attorney fights back against the law firm that fired him after his colleagues learned he was gay and suffering from the AIDS virus. Subtitles: English. Starring: Tom Hanks Denzel Washington Antonio Banderas Mary Steenburgen Ron Vawter Joanne Woodward Jason Robards.
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.
