Two competing lawyers 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.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorJonathan Demme

WriterRon Nyswaner

CinematographerTak Fujimoto

ComposerHoward Shore

EditorCraig McKay

Producer

Jonathan Demme, Edward Saxon

Cast

Tom Hanksas Andrew Beckett

Denzel Washingtonas Joe Miller

Jason Robardsas Charles Wheeler

Mary Steenburgenas Belinda Conine

Antonio Banderasas Miguel Alvarez

Ron Vawteras Bob Seidman

Robert Ridgelyas Walter Kenton

Charles Napieras Judge Garnett

Lisa Summerouras Lisa Miller

Obba Babatundéas Jerome Green

Andre B. Blakeas Young Man in Pharmacy

Robert W. Castleas Bud Beckett

Daniel Chapmanas Clinic Storyteller

Roger Cormanas Mr. Laird

Ann Dowdas Jill Beckett

David Drakeas Bruno

Karen Finleyas Dr. Gillman

Charles Glennas Kenneth Killcoyne

Peter Jacobsas Peter / Mona Lisa

Paul Lazaras Dr. Klenstein

Double Feature

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Both directed by Jonathan Demme

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