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Philadelphia (1993)

PG_13 125 min  -  Drama  -   23 December 1993 (USA)
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When a man with AIDS is fired by a conservative law firm because of his condition, he hires a homophobic small time lawyer as the only willing advocate for a wrongful dismissal suit.

Director:

Jonathan Demme

Writer:

Ron Nyswaner
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Philadelphia -- text os Philadelphia -- When a man with AIDS is fired by a conservative law firm because of his condition, he hires a homophobic small time lawyer as the only willing advocate for a wrongful dismissal suit.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tom Hanks ...
Denzel Washington ...
Roberta Maxwell Roberta Maxwell ...
Judge Tate
Buzz Kilman Buzz Kilman ...
Crutches
Karen Finley Karen Finley ...
Dr. Gillman
Daniel Chapman Daniel Chapman ...
Clinic Storyteller
Mark Sorensen Jr. Mark Sorensen Jr. ...
Clinic Patient
Jeffrey Williamson Jeffrey Williamson ...
Tyrone
Charles Glenn Charles Glenn ...
Kenneth Killcoyne
Ron Vawter Ron Vawter ...
Bob Seidman
Anna Deavere Smith ...
Stephanie Roth Haberle Stephanie Roth Haberle ...
Rachel Smilow (as Stephanie Roth)
Lisa Talerico Lisa Talerico ...
Shelby
Joanne Woodward ...
Jason Robards ...
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Storyline

Andrew Beckett, a gay lawyer infected with AIDS, is fired from his conservative law firm in fear that they might contract AIDS from him. After Andrew is fired, in a last attempt for peace, he sues his former law firm with the help of a homophobic lawyer, Joe Miller. During the court battle, Miller sees that Beckett is no different than anyone else on the gritty streets of the city of brotherly love, sheds his homophobia and helps Beckett with his case before AIDS overcomes him. Written by Geoffrey A. Middleton {gamidd01@morehead-st.edu}  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

AIDS | Lawyer | Homophobia | Gay | Home Movie  | See more »

Taglines:

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

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some graphic language and thematic material See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Filadélfia See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$26,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$143,433 (USA) (26 December 1993) (4 Screens)

Gross:

$206,678,440 (Worldwide) (1994)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

SDDS  | Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The courtroom scenes were filmed in an actual courtroom that the city let the producers used. It was not a set. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The end of one of the straps holding the oxygen mask on Andy's face is caught under the mask when Joe replaces on his face after talking. In the next shot it is free. See more »

Quotes

Joe Miller: What do you love about the law, Andrew?
Andrew Beckett: I... many things... uh... uh... What I love the most about the law?
Joe Miller: Yeah.
Andrew Beckett: It's that every now and again - not often, but occasionally - you get to be a part of justice being done. That really is quite a thrill when that happens.
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Crazy Credits

"This motion picture was inspired in part by Geoffrey Bowers' AIDS discrimination lawsuit, the courage and love of the Angius family and the struggles of the many others who, along with their loved ones, have experienced discrimination because of AIDS." See more »


Soundtracks

"All The Way"
Written by Sammy Cahn & Jimmy Van Heusen
Performed by Gary Goetzman See more »