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1993 • 2h 6min • PG-13 • Drama

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.

IMDb 7.7

RT 80%

MC 66

Director

Jonathan Demme

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Howard Shore

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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

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