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Philadelphia

Movie (1993)


No one would take 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.

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Released: Dec 23rd, 1993
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Philadelphia Main Cast

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Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks
plays Andrew Beckett
Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington
plays Joe Miller
Roberta Maxwell
Roberta Maxwell
plays Judge Tate
Buzz Kilman
Buzz Kilman
plays Crutches
Karen Finley
Karen Finley
plays Dr. Gillman
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Movie Trivia/Goofs

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  • Tom Hanks lost 26 pounds during his role for this film.
  • Real-life friends Tom Hanks and Bruce Springsteen both happened to win their respective Oscars for Best Actor and Best Song.
  • Jonathan Demme initially wanted Daniel Day-Lewis to play the part later taken by Tom Hanks.
  • Tom Hanks had to lose almost thirty pounds to appear appropriately gaunt for his courtroom scenes. Denzel Washington, on the other hand, was asked to gain a few pounds for his role. Washington, to the chagrin of Hanks, who practically starved himself for the role, would often eat chocolate bars in front of him.
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