Review of Philadelphia (1993) by Matt R — 19 Oct 2014

A well-acted AIDs drama and a rousing courtroom procedural.

This review of Philadelphia (1993) was written by Matt R on 19 Oct 2014.

Philadelphia has generally received very positive reviews.

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