Review of Philadelphia (1993) by Johann M — 23 Sep 2014

Muy buena y conmovedora película. Muy merecido ese Óscar para Tom Hanks con un gran mensaje para la humanidad. Homophobia will always LOSE.

This review of Philadelphia (1993) was written by Johann M on 23 Sep 2014.

Philadelphia has generally received very positive reviews.

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