Review of Philadelphia (1993) by Shawn T — 19 Jun 2012

A truly powerful movie. The duo of Hanks and Washington makes for an unforgettable team.

This review of Philadelphia (1993) was written by Shawn T on 19 Jun 2012.

Philadelphia has generally received very positive reviews.

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