Philadelphia

PG
2h 6m
1993
7.715 /10 (4,469)

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

Overview

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.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 1993-12-22

Top Billed Cast

Tom Hanks

Andrew Beckett

Denzel Washington

Joe Miller

Jason Robards

Charles Wheeler

Mary Steenburgen

Belinda Conine

Antonio Banderas

Miguel Alvarez

Ron Vawter

Bob Seidman

Robert Ridgely

Walter Kenton

Charles Napier

Judge Garnett

Lisa Summerour

Lisa Miller

Obba Babatundé

Jerome Green

Andre B. Blake

Young Man in Pharmacy

Robert W. Castle

Bud Beckett

Daniel Chapman

Clinic Storyteller

Roger Corman

Mr. Laird

Ann Dowd

Jill Beckett

David Drake

Bruno

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