Review of Philadelphia (1993) by Sam S — 01 Feb 2011

Poignant and insightful and superbly filmed and acted.

This review of Philadelphia (1993) was written by Sam S on 01 Feb 2011.

Philadelphia has generally received very positive reviews.

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