Philadelphia - Movie Dramas

Jonathan Demme directed the movie Philadelphia. Tom Hanks,Denzel Washington,Jason Robards,Antonio Banderas and Joanne Woodward are the stars in the movie. Philadelphia was produced by Jonathan Demme and Edward Saxon. The screenplay was written by Ron Nyswaner. The movie revolves around HIV/AIDS, homosexuality and the attitudes concerning gay people and homophobia.Philadelphia was inspired by the real story of an attorney Geoffrey Bowers.

TriStar pictures released the movie on December 23,1993. Tom Hanks for his role in the movie got an Academy award for Best Actor in a leading role. The movie also won another Academy award for best music and song.The estimated budget of the movie was $26 million and was a box office success.