Philadelphia (1993)
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This film is part of the Colonial’s countdown to the Semiquincentennial Series. Learn more about this film series here.
“Graced with splendid performances, this often stirring drama not only has its heart in the right place; it delivers a strong, convincing portrait, as well as a lesson about decency in a story aptly set in the City of Brotherly Love.” – The Daily Gazette
Fearing it would compromise his career, lawyer Andrew Beckett (Tom Hanks) hides his homosexuality and HIV status at a powerful Philadelphia law firm. But his secret is exposed when a colleague spots the illness’s telltale lesions. Fired shortly afterward, Beckett resolves to sue for discrimination, teaming up with Joe Miller (Denzel Washington), the only lawyer willing to help. In court, they face one of his ex-employer’s top litigators, Belinda Conine (Mary Steenburgen).
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- Genre Drama
- Director Jonathan Demme
- Released 1993
- Runtime 2h 5m
- Rated PG-13
- Studio Sony Pictures Classics
- CountryUnited States
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