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Philadelphia (1993)
7.6
Ratings: 7.6/10 from 86,928 users
Metascore:
66/100
Reviews: 227 user | 54 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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Judge Tate
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Dr. Gillman
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Mark Sorensen Jr. | ... |
Clinic Patient
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Jeffrey Williamson | ... |
Tyrone
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Charles Glenn | ... |
Kenneth Killcoyne
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Bob Seidman
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Rachel Smilow
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Shelby
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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 SynopsisTaglines:
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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Budget:
$26,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$143,433 (USA) (26 December 1993) (4 Screens)Gross:
$206,678,440 (Worldwide) (1994)Company Credits
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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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Written by Sammy Cahn & Jimmy Van Heusen
Performed by Gary Goetzman See more »
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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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"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 »
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