Movie "Philadelphia" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Philadelphia"

Andrew Beckett, a gay lawyer infected with AIDS, is fired from his conservative law firm in fear that they might contract AIDS from him. After Andrew is fired, in a last attempt for peace, he sues his former law firm with the help of a homophobic lawyer, Joe Miller. During the court battle, Miller sees that Beckett is no different than anyone else on the gritty streets of the city of brotherly love, sheds his homophobia and helps Beckett with his case before AIDS overcomes him.

Starring actors in "Philadelphia" movie:

Tom Hanks as a character Andrew Beckett Tom Hanks also starred in the next movies: "Road To Perdition"; "The Green Mile" in a role of Paul Edgecomb; "Cast Away" in a role of Chuck Noland; "Catch Me If You Can" in a role of Carl Hanratty; "Saving Private Ryan" in a role of Captain John H. Miller; "Forrest Gump" in a role of Forrest Gump; "The Terminal" in a role of Viktor Navorski; "You've Got Mail" in a role of Joe Fox; "Toy Story" in a role of Woody; "The Polar Express" in a role of Hero Boy/Father/Conductor/Hobo/Scrooge/Santa Claus; "Sleepless in Seattle" in a role of Sam Baldwin; "Bachelor Party" in a role of Rick Gassko; "The Da Vinci Code" in a role of Robert Langdon; "Toy Story 2" in a role of Sheriff Woody; "The 'burbs" in a role of Ray Peterson; "The Money Pit" in a role of Walter Fielding, Jr.; "The Bonfire of the Vanities" in a role of Sherman McCoy; "Turner & Hooch" in a role of Det. Scott Turner; "The Ladykillers" in a role of Professor G.H. Dorr; "A League of Their Own" in a role of Jimmy Dugan; "The Great Buck Howard" in a role of Mr. Gable; "Angels & Demons" in a role of Robert Langdon; "Big" in a role of Josh Baskin; "Apollo 13" in a role of Jim Lovell; "Joe Versus the Volcano" in a role of Joe Banks;

Denzel Washington as a character Joe Miller Denzel Washington also starred in the next movies: "The Bone Collector" in a role of Lincoln 'Linc' Rhyme; "Training Day" in a role of Detective Alonzo Harris; "Out of Time"; "Fallen" in a role of John Hobbes; "The Pelican Brief" in a role of Gray Grantham; "John Q" in a role of John Quincy Archibald; "Inside Man" in a role of Keith Frazier; "Glory" in a role of Pvt. Trip; "The Siege" in a role of Anthony 'Hub' Hubbard; "Antwone Fisher" in a role of Dr. Jerome Davenport; "The Manchurian Candidate" in a role of Ben Marco; "Mo' Better Blues" in a role of Bleek Gilliam; "Man on Fire" in a role of Creasy; "Crimson Tide" in a role of Lt. Commander Ron Hunter; "Remember the Titans" in a role of Coach Herman Boone; "American Gangster" in a role of Frank Lucas; "Virtuosity" in a role of Lt. Parker Barnes; "Ricochet" in a role of Nick Styles; "Deja Vu" in a role of Agent Doug Carlin - ATF; "Devil in a Blue Dress" in a role of Ezekiel 'Easy' Rawlins; "Cry Freedom" in a role of Steve Biko; "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3" in a role of Walter Garber;

Roberta Maxwell as a character Judge Tate Roberta Maxwell also starred in the next movies: "The Postman" in a role of Irene March; "Brokeback Mountain" in a role of Jack's Mother; "Popeye" in a role of Nana Oyl; "The Changeling" in a role of Eva Lingstrom;

Buzz Kilman as a character Crutches Buzz Kilman starred only in the movie "Philadelphia"

Karen Finley as a character Dr. Gillman Karen Finley starred only in the movie "Philadelphia"

Daniel Chapman as a character Clinic Storyteller Daniel Chapman starred only in the movie "Philadelphia"

Mark Sorensen Jr. as a character Clinic Patient Mark Sorensen Jr. starred only in the movie "Philadelphia"

Jeffrey Williamson as a character Tyrone Jeffrey Williamson starred only in the movie "Philadelphia"

Charles Glenn as a character Kenneth Killcoyne Charles Glenn starred only in the movie "Philadelphia"

Ron Vawter as a character Bob Seidman Ron Vawter also starred in the next movies: "Sex, Lies, and Videotape" in a role of Therapist;

Anna Deavere Smith as a character Anthea Burton Anna Deavere Smith also starred in the next movies: "The Human Stain" in a role of Mrs. Silk; "The Kingdom" in a role of Maricella Canavesio; "Rachel Getting Married" in a role of Carol; "Dave" in a role of Mrs. Travis; "The American President" in a role of Robin McCall;

Stephanie Roth Haberle as a character Rachel Smilow Stephanie Roth Haberle also starred in the next movies: "Joshua" in a role of Pediatrician; "Deception" in a role of Assistant Controller;

Lisa Talerico as a character Shelby Lisa Talerico starred only in the movie "Philadelphia"

Joanne Woodward as a character Sarah Beckett Joanne Woodward also starred in the next movies: "A Kiss Before Dying" in a role of Dorothy ('Dorie') Kingship; "The Age of Innocence" in a role of Narrator; "A Big Hand for the Little Lady" in a role of Mary; "The Three Faces of Eve" in a role of Jane;

Jason Robards as a character Charles Wheeler Jason Robards also starred in the next movies: "Once Upon A Time In The West" in a role of Cheyenne; "A Thousand Acres" in a role of Larry Cook; "A Big Hand for the Little Lady" in a role of Henry P.G. Drummond; "Tora! Tora! Tora!" in a role of General Short; "The Day After" in a role of Dr. Russell Oakes;