Philadelphia
“No one would take on his case... until one man was willing to take on the system.”
6.8 / 10
Synopsis
Two competing lawyers 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.
Cast
Tom Hanks·Andrew Beckett
Denzel Washington·Joe Miller
Jason Robards·Charles Wheeler
Mary Steenburgen·Belinda Conine
Antonio Banderas·Miguel Alvarez
Ron Vawter·Bob Seidman
Robert Ridgely·Walter Kenton
Charles Napier·Judge Garnett
Lisa Summerour·Lisa Miller
Obba Babatundé·Jerome Green
Average shot length
6.9s per shot
Jonathan Demme's career average is 6.7s across 14 measured films —see the full picture.