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Philadelphia / TriStar Pictures presents a Clinica Estetico production ; produced by Edward Saxon and Jonathan Demme ; written by Ron Nyswaner ; directed by Jonathan Demme.

Format Video (DVD)
EditionAnniversary ed.
Publication InfoCulver City, Calif. : Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, [2004]
Description2 videodiscs (125 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject(s)
Other author/creatorDemme, Jonathan, 1944-2017
Other author/creatorHanks, Tom.
Other author/creatorWashington, Denzel, 1954-
Other author/creatorRobards, Jason.
Other author/creatorSteenburgen, Mary.
Other author/creatorBanderas, Antonio.
Other author/creatorFujimoto, Tak.
Other author/creatorShore, Howard.
Other author/creatorColumbia TriStar Home Entertainment (Firm)
Abstract Two competing lawyer 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.
General noteOriginally released as a motion picture in 1993.
General noteSpecial features: disc 1: filmmakers audio commentary; disc 2: "People like us: making 'Philadelphia'"; "One foot on a banana peel, the other foot in the grave" documentary; deleted scenes; "Streets of Philadelphia" music video by Bruce Springsteen; Courthouse protest footage and interviews; Joe Miller's Macready & Shilts legal services TV spots; original theatrical release featurette; previews; filmographies.
CreditsDirector of photography, Tak Fujimoto ; editor, Craig McKay ; music composed and conducted by Howard Shore ; costume designer, Colleen Atwood ; production designer, Kristi Zea.
Cast Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Jason Robards, Mary Steenburgen, Antonio Banderas, Ron Vawter, Robert Ridgely, Charles Napier, Lisa Summerour, Joanne Woodward.
Audience MPAA rating: PG-13; for some graphic language and thematic material.
Technical detailsDVD.
LanguageEnglish, dubbed French, dubbed Japanese or dubbed Spanish dialogue, Chinese, English, French Japanese, Spanish or Thai subtitles; closed-captioned.
Awards noteAcademy Awards, USA, 1994: Oscar - Best Actor in a Leading Role (Tom Hanks); Best Music, Original Song (Bruce Springsteen) For the song "Streets of Philadelphia".
Genre/formFeature films.
Genre/formVideo recordings for the hearing impaired.
ISBN0767882490
UPC 043396078536
Publisher number07853 Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Stock numberMidwest Tapes http://www.midwesttapes.com

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