Philadelphia
1993 · 2h 6m · Drama · United States of America · Rated PG-13 (US)
No one would take on 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.
Directed by
Jonathan DemmeWritten by
Ron Nyswaner7.7Smart score
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1980saidscourtcourtroom dramadiscriminationdyinggay themehivhomophobiajudiciaryjurorslawsuitlawyerlgbtpartnerpennsylvania, usaphiladelphia, pennsylvania
RatingPG-13 (US)
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