A FILM TO REMEMBER: “PHILADELPHIA” (1993)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “Philadelphia”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Jonathan Demme’s “Philadelphia”. Let’s take an inside look at the film.

PLOT OUTLINE:

When a man with HIV is fired by his law firm because of his condition, he hires a homophobic small time lawyer as the only willing advocate for a wrongful dismissal suit.

Still image of filmmaker Jonathan Demme.

STUDIO:

TriStar Pictures

DIRECTOR:

Jonathan Demme

CAST:

• Tom Hanks … Andrew Beckett
• Denzel Washington … Joe Miller
• Jason Robards … Charles Wheeler
• Mary Steenburgen … Belinda Conine