Philadelphia DVD

No one would take on his case... until one man was willing to take on the system.

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.

"A DAZZLING ACHIEVEMENT! TRIUMPHANT! Honor, rage, heartbreak and astonishing humor... Magnificently memorable performances by Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington. Guy Flatley, COSMOPOLITAN
"An emotional powerhouse! Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE

Editor's Note

Tom Hanks plays Andrew Beckett, a hotshot Philadelphia lawyer who has been keeping his homosexuality, and his AIDS, hidden from his conservative bosses. When he's suddenly and inexplicably fired, Andrew suspects AIDS is the reason, and is determined to fight in court, even as he is losing his other battle, against the disease. Beckett hires attorney Joe Miller (Denzel Washington) to represent him, but the lawyer must first overcome his own homophobia and fears. Director Jonathan Demme filmed this after winning the Oscar for SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. The amazing cast includes Antonio Banderas, Joanne Woodward, and Jason Robards. Roger Corman and Charles Napier, both in LAMBS, make appearances. Bruce Springsteen's haunting song "Streets of Philadelphia" plays over the memorable opening credits. This sensitive, moody film touches on a vast array of subjects surrounding gay and straight men, family, and death, without ever being maudlin or preachy, which is to its immense credit. An undoubted influence on society's growing acceptance of homosexuality, PHILADELPHIA reminds us how far we've come in that direction, and how far we still need to go.

Features

DVD, Widescreen, Aspect Ratio 1.85:1, Spanish, Dubbed & Subtitled, Korean, Subtitled, French, Dubbed, Keep Case

Technical Info

Release Information
	Studio: Sony
	Release Date: 2/20/2007
	Running Time: 125 minutes
	Original Release Date: 1993
	Catalog ID: 52619
	UPC: 00043396526198
	Number of Discs: 1
Audio & Video
	Original Language: English
	Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English, French Dubbed, Spanish Dubbed
	Available Subtitles: Korean, Spanish
	Video: Color
Aspect Ratio
	1.85:1

Cast & Crew

	Tom Hanks
	Joanne Woodward
	Jason Robards
	Tracey Walter
	Mary Steenburgen
	Antonio Banderas
	Buzz Kilman
	Robert Castle
	Denzel Washington
	Ron Nyswaner - Screenwriter
	Gary Goetzman - Executive Producer
	Kenneth Utt - Executive Producer
	Ron Bozman - Executive Producer
	Tak Fujimoto - Director of Photography
	Jonathan Demme - Producer
	Edward Saxon - Producer
	Bruce Springsteen - Additional Music/Songs
	Howard Shore - Composer
	Neil Young - Additional Music/Songs
	Jonathan Demme - Director