Philadelphia (1993) - Movie Trailer

Philadelphia is a 1993 film revolving around HIV/AIDS, homosexuality and prevailing attitudes concerning gays and homophobia. It was written by Ron Nyswaner and directed by Jonathan Demme. The film stars Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Joanne Woodward, Jason Robards, Antonio Banderas, Lisa Summerour, Chandra Wilson, Ron Vawter, and Mary Steenburgen. It was inspired by the story of Geoffrey Bowers, an attorney who in 1987 sued the law firm Baker & McKenzie for unfair dismissal in one of the first AIDS discrimination cases.
Directed by Jonathan Demme
Produced by Jonathan Demme
Edward Saxon
Written by Ron Nyswaner
Starring Tom Hanks
Denzel Washington
Jason Robards
Antonio Banderas
Joanne Woodward
Music by Howard Shore
Cinematography Tak Fujimoto
Editing by Craig McKay
Distributed by TriStar Pictures
Release date(s) December 23, 1993
Running time 125 min.
Language English
Budget $26,000,000 US (est.)