Directed by:
Jonathan Demme
Written by:
Ron Nyswaner
Genre:
Drama
Runtime:
125 mins
Plot:
When a man with HIV is fired by his law firm because of his condition, he hires a homophobic small time lawyer as the only willing advocate for a wrongful dismissal suit.
Release Date:
December 22, 1993
Reception:
Cast:
Tom Hanks
Denzel Washington
Jason Robards
Mary Steenburgen
Antonio Banderas
Joanne Woodward
Robert W. Castle
Ann Dowd
Wins
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Tom Hanks
- Best Achievement in Music, Original Song | Bruce Springsteen, “Streets Of Philadelphia“
Nominations
- Best Original Screenplay | Ron Nyswaner
- Best Achievement in Music, Original Song | Neil Young, “Philadelphia“
- Best Achievement in Makeup | Carl Fullerton, Alan D’Angerio
Nominations
- Best Original Screenplay | Ron Nyswaner
Wins
- Best Actor – Drama | Tom Hanks
- Best Original Song – Motion Picture | Bruce Springsteen, “Streets Of Philadelphia“
Nominations
- Best Screenplay – Motion Picture | Ron Nyswaner
Wins
- Best Song Written for Visual Media | Bruce Springsteen, “Streets Of Philadelphia“
Nominations
- Best Original Screenplay | Ron Nyswaner