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Philadelphia

  • 19931993
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 5m
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Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington in Philadelphia (1993)
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When a man with HIV is fired by his law firm because of his condition, he hires a homophobic small time lawyer as the only willing advocate for a wrongful dismissal suit.When a man with HIV is fired by his law firm because of his condition, he hires a homophobic small time lawyer as the only willing advocate for a wrongful dismissal suit.When a man with HIV is fired by his law firm because of his condition, he hires a homophobic small time lawyer as the only willing advocate for a wrongful dismissal suit.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
245K
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POPULARITY
2,705
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    • Jonathan Demme
    • Ron Nyswaner
  • Stars
    • Tom Hanks
    • Denzel Washington
    • Roberta Maxwell
    • Jonathan Demme
    • Ron Nyswaner
  • Stars
    • Tom Hanks
    • Denzel Washington
    • Roberta Maxwell
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 329User reviews
    • 60Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Oscars

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    Denzel Washington and Jonathan Demme in Philadelphia (1993)
    Antonio Banderas in Philadelphia (1993)
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    Tom Hanks
    Tom Hanks
    • Andrew Beckett
    Denzel Washington
    Denzel Washington
    • Joe Miller
    Roberta Maxwell
    Roberta Maxwell
    • Judge Tate
    Buzz Kilman
    • 'Crutches'
    Karen Finley
    Karen Finley
    • Dr. Gillman
    Daniel Chapman
    Daniel Chapman
    • Clinic Storyteller
    Mark Sorensen Jr.
    • Clinic Patient
    Jeffrey Williamson
    • Tyrone
    Charles Glenn
    • Kenneth Killcoyne
    Ron Vawter
    Ron Vawter
    • Bob Seidman
    Anna Deavere Smith
    Anna Deavere Smith
    • Anthea Burton
    Stephanie Roth Haberle
    Stephanie Roth Haberle
    • Rachel Smilow
    • (as Stephanie Roth)
    Lisa Talerico
    • Shelby
    Joanne Woodward
    Joanne Woodward
    • Sarah Beckett
    Jason Robards
    Jason Robards
    • Charles Wheeler
    Robert Ridgely
    Robert Ridgely
    • Walter Kenton
    Chandra Wilson
    Chandra Wilson
    • Chandra
    Ford Wheeler
    • Alan
      • Jonathan Demme
      • Ron Nyswaner
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Tom Hanks had to lose almost thirty pounds to appear appropriately gaunt for his courtroom scenes. Denzel Washington, on the other hand, was asked to gain a few pounds for his role. Washington, to the chagrin of Hanks, who practically starved himself for the role, would often eat chocolate bars in front of him.
    • Goofs
      The court stenographer doesn't seem to be actually typing, and the paper tape recording her keystrokes also doesn't ever advance.
    • Quotes

      Joe Miller: Have you ever felt discriminated against at Wyatt Wheeler?

      Anthea Burton: Well, yes.

      Joe Miller: In what way?

      Anthea Burton: Well, Mr. Wheeler's secretary, Lydia, said that Mr. Wheeler had a problem with my earrings.

      Joe Miller: Really?

      Anthea Burton: Apparently Mr. Wheeler felt that they were too..."Ethnic" is the word she used. And she told me that he said that he would like it if I wore something a little less garish, a little smaller, and more "American."

      Joe Miller: What'd you say?

      Anthea Burton: I said my earrings are American. They're African-American.

    • 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."
    • Alternate versions
      The cable and network television versions of Philadelphia edit out portions of the pharmacy scene where a gay University of Pennsylvania law student attempts to pick up Joe Miller. These two versions end this scene with the law student responding "Do I?" to Joe Miller's question concerning whether Miller looked gay. In the theatrical, home video and premium channel versions, Joe Miller continues to berate the law student with bigot remarks regarding homosexuals.
    • Connections
      Edited into Die Geschichte des erotischen Films (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Streets Of Philadelphia
      Produced by Bruce Springsteen and Chuck Plotkin
      Written and Performed by Bruce Springsteen
      Courtesy of Columbia Records

    User reviews329

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    10/10
    Absolutely astonishing!! Hanks' best performance!!!
    I only saw this film recently after I saw the special edition DVD for sale at only £5.99. I bought it and watched it as soon as i took it home and I thought it was amazing. Jonathan Demme's direction was great too. but the two best things about it was Tom Hanks' performance as the lawyer with aids and Bruce Springsteen's song " Streets of Philadelphia". I always thought that Liam Neeson's performance in Schindler's List was what should've recieved the Oscar in 1993. But when I eventually saw Philadelphia a few weeks ago, I could see why Hanks won. Denzel Washington as the homophobic but supportive lawyer is also great. The three, Hanks, Washington and Demme make a good team. The film is wonderful.
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    • Aug 23, 2004

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 14, 1994 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • Furness Building, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • TriStar Pictures
      • Clinica Estetico
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    Technical specs

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    • 2 hours 5 minutes
      • Color
      • SDDS
      • Dolby

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