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Philadelphia (1993) 7.6
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7.6/10 from 118,195 users
Metascore: 66/100
Reviews: 231 user | 60 critic | 21 from Metacritic.com 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 DemmeWriter:Ron Nyswaner |
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Cast
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Judge Tate
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Buzz Kilman | ... |
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Dr. Gillman
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Jeffrey Williamson | ... |
Tyrone
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Charles Glenn | ... |
Kenneth Killcoyne
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Ron Vawter | ... |
Bob Seidman
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Stephanie Roth Haberle | ... |
Rachel Smilow
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Lisa Talerico | ... |
Shelby
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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}
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No one would take on his case... until one man was willing to take on the system.Genres:
DramaMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for some graphic language and thematic material | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
23 December 1993 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
At Risk See more »Box Office
Budget:
$26,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
£9,439,124 (UK) (20 May 1994)Company Credits
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Written by John Fogerty
Produced by The Spin Doctors (as Spin Doctors), Peter Denenberg, and Frankie LaRocka
Performed by The Spin Doctors (as Spin Doctors)
Courtesy of Epic Associates
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Demme decided to record the opera scene live so Hanks could get a better performance with the music playing. This proved extremely tricky in the editing suite (music is usually added in post-production). See more »Goofs
Crewman reflected in hospital door as Joe Miller opens it, after the trial. See more »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
"Have You Ever Seen The Rain"Written by John Fogerty
Produced by The Spin Doctors (as Spin Doctors), Peter Denenberg, and Frankie LaRocka
Performed by The Spin Doctors (as Spin Doctors)
Courtesy of Epic Associates
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With Hanks, who is always watchable, and Washington, who has also got a very good track record, this film was destined to be fantastic but not even I, who always has an optimistic view when it comes to movies, was ready for the impact that this film made. Tom Hanks excelled even himself with his performance as an AIDS striken homosexual who is fired from his job simply because of his condition. It is Hanks, by himself, who makes the whole scenario in the film believable. Although this is Hanks's best performance of his career, he is very closely followed by Denzel Washington who gives a perfect performance as the only lawyer who will take on the case although he is a homophobe himself. The emotional strain of the film on the audience is immense and in the later stages of the film it is almost impossible to watch because of that. The make-up which gives the impression that Hanks really does have the terrible disease is perfect and the simple yet striking direction from Jonathan Demme(The Silence Of The Lambs) make this utterly compelling viewing although at times it is very uncomfortable. All praise to everyone in the making of this beautiful film.
Anyone who hasn't seen this film must do as soon as possible.