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Philadelphia 1993 Directed by Jonathan Demme

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Drama
Production Companies TriStar Pictures , Clinica Estetico
Budget $26,000,000
Revenue $206,678,440
Release Date 22 December 1993
126 mins
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
Karen Finley Dr. Gillman
Charles Glenn Kenneth Killcoyne
Peter Jacobs Peter / Mona Lisa
Paul Lazar Dr. Klenstein
John Bedford Lloyd Matt Beckett
Roberta Maxwell Judge Tate
Warren Miller Mr. Finley
Dan Olmstead Randy Beckett
Anna Deavere Smith Anthea Burton
Daniel von Bargen Jury Foreman
Tracey Walter Librarian
Bradley Whitford Jamey Collins
Kathryn Witt Melissa Benedict
Joanne Woodward Sarah Beckett
Buzz Kilman Crutches
Mark Sorensen Jr. Clinic Patient
Bill Rowe Dr. Armbruster
Adam LeFevre Jill's Husband
Gary Goetzman Guido Paonessa
Charles Techman Ralph Peterson
Jim Roche Not Adam and Steve
Gene Borkan Bailiff
Q Lazzarus Party singer
Lucas Platt Robert
José Castillo Miguel's Dad
Roy Blount Jr. Partygoer (uncredited)
Bob Bowersox PR Director (uncredited)
Quentin Crisp Guest at Party (uncredited)
Tom Detrik Reporter (uncredited)
Tony Devon Security Guard (uncredited)
Tak Fujimoto Doctor (uncredited)
Ana Leza Guest (uncredited)
Jaime Gomez Guy in Library (uncredited)
Elizabeth Roby Elizabeth Beckett