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Philadelphia(1993)
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When a man with AIDS is fired by a conservative law firm because of his condition, 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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namecharacter
Antonio Banderas Miguel Alvarez
Daniel Chapman Clinic Storyteller
Karen Finley Dr. Gillman
Charles Glenn Kenneth Killcoyne
Stephanie Roth Haberle Rachel Smilow
Tom Hanks Andrew Beckett
Buzz Kilman Crutches
Roberta Maxwell Judge Tate
Joey Perillo Filko
Jason Robards Charles Wheeler
Anna Deavere Smith Anthea Burton
Mark Sorensen Jr. Clinic Patient
Lisa Talerico Shelby
Ron Vawter Bob Seidman
Denzel Washington Joe Miller
Bradley Whitford Jamey Collins
Jeffrey Williamson Tyrone
Joanne Woodward Sarah Beckett
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Jonathan Demme director, producer
Ron Nyswaner writer (original)
Edward Saxon producer
Howard Shore composer
yearawardcategoryname
1993 Academy Award Best Actor in a Leading Role Tom Hanks
1993 Golden Globe Award Best Actor Tom Hanks