Philadelphia

Philadelphia

Theatrical - Wide 1993-12-22

Cast Tom Hanks Denzel Washington Jason Robards Mary Steenburgen Antonio Banderas
Directed by Jonathan Demme
Written by Ron Nyswaner

Box Office Gross: $206,678,440

Running Time: 126 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: TriStar Pictures, Clinica Estetico, A Luta Continua

Genres: Drama

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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.

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