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Philadelphia
“No one would take on his case... until one man was willing to take on the system.”
Cast
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
Judge Garnett
Lisa Summerour
Lisa Miller
Obba Babatundé
Jerome Green
Andre B. Blake
Young Man in Pharmacy
Robert W. Castle
Bud Beckett
Daniel Chapman
Clinic Storyteller
Roger Corman
Mr. Laird
Ann Dowd
Jill Beckett
David Drake
Bruno
Karen Finley
Dr. Gillman
Charles Glenn
Kenneth Killcoyne
Peter Jacobs
Peter / Mona Lisa
Paul Lazar
Dr. Klenstein
Synopsis
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.
Where to watch
Academy Awards
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