Philadelphia (1993) Trailer #1

Check out the official Philadelphia (1993) Trailer starring Denzel Washington & Tom Hanks!

Starring: Denzel Washington, Tom Hanks
Director: Jonathan Demme
Synopsis: 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).

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[magnoliaongsiako]

Two of the greatest actors ever!!! Brilliant Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington 👏👏👏👏

[Philosophyrules]

I grew up super homophobic. I saw this in the theaters when I was 16. By the time the movie was over, I had done a 180. I credit this movie for opening my eyes and my heart. Fantastic film.

[jackieo]

I was 15 yrs old when I first saw Philadelphia a movie I will never forget. My cool uncle Leo R.I.P went through a similar situation broke my heart.😢

[robinwhite]

This movie makes me break my heart every time I watch it. Absolutely amazing movie

[VALLANCEGAMING]

Just watched this movie because I like courtroom drama such as "A few good men" etc but Tom Hanks' performance was heartbreaking it made me tear up.

[PrimalElf]

One of the greatest movies of all time

[birdierdie]

Tom Hanks's first oscars winning performance for his leading role before Forrest Gump.

[mickeymouseable]

Denzel Washington deserved to be nominated. Soooo real. Sooo cynical in the beginning and the ending superb & subtle

[stefanmovieflixtomasi]

A masterpiece from Jonathan Demme since The Silence of the Lambs, The Manchurian Candidate and dark comedies such as Something Wild and Married to the Mob

[mrjinkorea]

I get goosebumps when the legendary Hal Douglas says "Tri-Star Pictures presents a Jonathan Demme picture".... He had the perfect voice for movie trailer narration.

[edwconr]

Thanks so much for posting; love the two stars Denzel Washington and Tom Hanks; perhaps this film5/5stars helped me decide to work during neurology residency at the Chase Brexton Clinic in Baltimore and later on as a neurology attending there alongside great physicians such as Dr. Ruth Singer.

[QueenGal]

I had never heard of this movie til just recently. Now I'm looking for it on streaming. It looks amazing

[clot]

Whoa, this trailer song is the theme song of The Truman Show!

[MarilynSharpGraben-qioe]

To be able to empathize with an individual for their suffering is a gift from our creator. We place ourselves in the shoes of the human being who has a dis " ease" and imagine what it is like for that human being. Our differences are not so different. We love, we lose, and we die. What matters is how we treat each other in our relationships.

[jayb]

Had the actual film reel to this movie and still might. Can't even recall how I obtained it either but it was in the early 94

[dakotanorth]

This is what made me a Tom Hanks fan. I had just come out of the closet when this movie came out.

[aravalle]

I noticed Antonio Banderas was not given the credit he deserved.

[MizzSparkle]

The original ‘YAAAAS!’ I’d reckon

But ;( 😢😢

[daabearz]

I forgot Denzel Washington was in this. I think it's been almost 30 years since I've seen it.

[JC-]

Great film, same music as Truman show, interesting