DVD
Philadelphia / TriStar Pictures presents a Clinica Estetico production ; produced by Edward Saxon and Jonathan Demme ; written by Ron Nyswaner ; directed by Jonathan Demme.
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
Record details
- ISBN: 0767882490
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (125 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Anniversary edition.
- Publisher: Culver City, Calif. : Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, [2004]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally released as a motion picture in 1993 Special 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 |
| Restrictions on Access Note: | Digital copy may be available for instructors. Ask Librarian. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Tak Fujimoto ; editor, Craig McKay ; music composed and conducted by Howard Shore ; costume designer, Colleen Atwood ; production designer, Kristi Zea |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Jason Robards, Mary Steenburgen, Antonio Banderas, Ron Vawter, Robert Ridgely, Charles Napier, Lisa Summerour, Joanne Woodward |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG-13; for some graphic language and thematic material |
| System Details Note: | DVD, region 1, Dolby Digial 5.0, Dolby surround, remastered in high definition |
| Language Note: | English, dubbed French, dubbed Japanese or dubbed Spanish dialogue, Chinese, English, French Japanese, Spanish or Thai subtitles; closed-captioned |
| Awards Note: | Academy Awards, USA, 1994: Oscar - Best Actor in a Leading Role (Tom Hanks); Best Music, Original Song (Bruce Springsteen) For the song "Streets of Philadelphia" |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Homophobia > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > Drama. Discrimination in employment > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > Drama. AIDS (Disease) > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > Drama. Trials (Duress) > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > Drama. |
| Genre: | Feature films. Legal. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Videos (DVD) |
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Part | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webb City Public Library | Adult DVD Philadelphia (Text) | Complete Set | 38262300006444 | Adult Videos | Available | - |
