Originally released as a motion picture in 1993.

Some copies may have 2 discs; one is the feature film and the other contains the special features.

Special features (2-disc ed.): disc 1: filmmakers audio commentary; disc 2: "People like us: making 'Philadelphia'"; "One foot on a banana peel, the other foot in the grave" documentary; deleted scenes; "Streets of Philadelphia" music video by Bruce Springsteen; Courthouse protest footage and interviews; Joe Miller's Macready & Shilts legal services TV spots; original theatrical release featurette; previews; filmographies.

Director of photography, Tak Fujimoto ; editor, Craig McKay ; music composed and conducted by Howard Shore ; costume designer, Colleen Atwood ; production designer, Kristi Zea.

Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Jason Robards, Mary Steenburgen, Antonio Banderas, Ron Vawter, Robert Ridgely, Charles Napier, Lisa Summerour, Joanne Woodward.

Two competing lawyer 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.

MPAA rating: PG-13; for some graphic language and thematic material.

DVD, region 1, Dolby Digial 5.0, Dolby surround, remastered in high definition.

English, dubbed French, dubbed Spanish dialogue (some have dubbed Japanese dialogue); English, French, Spanish subtitles (some have Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish subtitles); closed-captioned.

Academy Awards, USA, 1994: Oscar - Best Actor in a Leading Role (Tom Hanks); Best Music, Original Song (Bruce Springsteen) For the song "Streets of Philadelphia".