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Philadelphia (1993)

Poster for Philadelphia

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

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Jonathan Demme
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    Andrew Beckett Tom Hanks
  • Profile picture of Denzel Washington
    Joe Miller Denzel Washington
  • Profile picture of Jason Robards
    Charles Wheeler Jason Robards
  • Profile picture of Mary Steenburgen
    Belinda Conine Mary Steenburgen
  • Profile picture of Antonio Banderas
    Miguel Alvarez Antonio Banderas
  • Profile picture of Ron Vawter
    Bob Seidman Ron Vawter
  • Profile picture of Robert Ridgely
    Walter Kenton Robert Ridgely
  • Profile picture of Charles Napier
    Judge Garnett Charles Napier

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Keywords

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