Starring: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Jason Robards, Mary Steenburgen
Directed by: Jonathan Demme

The story:
Up-and-coming young lawyer Andrew Beckett (Tom Hanks) has just been fired by his prestigious law firm. They say he hasn't got what it takes. Andrew knows it's because he's got AIDS. Determined to defend his professional reputation, Andrew hires fierce, brilliant personal-injury attorney Joe Miller (Denzel Washington) to sue his former employees for wrongful dismissal. Joe is initially reluctant to take the case.
Although he has grown up knowing the pain of prejudice, he has never had to confront his own prejudices against AIDS and homosexuality... until now. One man is fighting for his reputation, his life and for justice. The other is battling to overcome his own and society's ignorance and fear. Philadelphia is one of the most powerful and critically acclaimed movies of our time.