Philadelphia

Philadelphia

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

PG-13 1993 · 126 min · ★ 7.7 (5K) · Drama

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 Demme · Written by Ron Nyswaner

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