Aired Tuesday June 18, 3:00am - 5:30amon AFN Movie

Philadelphia (1993)

Drama / Gay/lesbian

Fearing it would compromise his career, lawyer Andrew Beckett (Tom Hanks) hides his homosexuality and HIV status at a powerful Philadelphia law firm. But his secret is exposed when a colleague spots the illness's telltale lesions. Fired shortly afterwards, Beckett resolves to sue for discrimination, teaming up with Joe Miller (Denzel Washington), the only lawyer willing to help. In court, they face one of his ex-employer's top litigators, Belinda Conine (Mary Steenburgen).

Country
USA
Cast and crew
  • Jonathan DemmeDirector
  • Tom HanksAndrew Beckett
  • Denzel WashingtonJoe Miller
  • Jason RobardsCharles Wheeler
  • Antonio BanderasMiguel Alvarez
  • Joanne WoodwardSarah Beckett
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