Drama · United States of America · 1993 · 2h 6m

Philadelphia

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Director
Jonathan Demme
Cast
Tom Hanks as Andrew Beckett Denzel Washington as Joe Miller Jason Robards as Charles Wheeler Mary Steenburgen as Belinda Conine Antonio Banderas as Miguel Alvarez Ron Vawter as Bob Seidman
Crew
Tak Fujimoto — Director of Photography Craig McKay — Editor Howard Shore — Original Music Composer Ron Nyswaner — Writer Jonathan Demme — Producer Edward Saxon — Producer
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Philadelphia — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
philadelphia, pennsylvaniacourtjurorsaidspennsylvania, usahomophobialawsuitpartnerhivlawyerdyinglgbt
Key Collaborators
Jonathan Demme Director Tak Fujimoto Director of Photography Craig McKay Editor Howard Shore Original Music Composer Ron Nyswaner Writer Jonathan Demme Producer Edward Saxon Producer Kristi Zea Production Design Colleen Atwood Costume Design Lisa R. Frucht Costume Design
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