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.
78% ★★★★☆ (478,740)
Philadelphia
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Movie · Drama · PG-13
1993 · 2h 6m · ★ 78% (479K)
No one would take on his case... until one man was willing to take on the system.
Director: Jonathan Demme
Starring: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Jason Robards
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.
Director
Jonathan Demme
Production
TriStar Pictures, Clinica Estetico, A Luta Continua
Cast
Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Jason Robards, Mary Steenburgen, Antonio Banderas, Ron Vawter, Robert Ridgely, Charles Napier, Lisa Summerour, Obba Babatundé, Andre B. Blake, Robert W. Castle, Daniel Chapman, Roger Corman, Ann Dowd, David Drake, Karen Finley, Charles Glenn, Peter Jacobs, Paul Lazar