Top 6 Philadelphia Movie Facts

Following is our collection of Philadelphia facts. Handpicked and verified, these little-known details can be obscure enough most people will miss. These behind the scene easter eggs and hidden messages will give you another view of Philadelphia film message.

Philadelphia (1993) - At the beginning of the film, Miller (Denzel Washington) tells his assistant to bring champagne to celebrate his newborn; specifically Don P?rignon, but changes his mind when he learns its price. At the end of the movie, it's the brand he brings for Beckett (Hanks).
Philadelphia (1993) - At the beginning of the film, Miller (Denzel Washington) tells his assistant to bring champagne to celebrate his newborn; specifically Don P?rignon, but changes his mind when he learns its price. At the end of the movie, it's the brand he brings for Beckett (Hanks).
In "Philadelphia", one of the partners from the law firm Beckett sues for wrongful termination is present at his funeral reception.
In "Philadelphia", one of the partners from the law firm Beckett sues for wrongful termination is present at his funeral reception.

Philadelphia Trivia

These trivia from Reddit and other sources can be used as questions with answers in quizzes or games.

  1. : Joe Miller's Prayer is Answered.

Philadelphia Hidden Details

1 - Episode 7, "McPoyle vs Ponderosa" Pappy McPoyle was played by "Pan's labyrinth" director Guillermo del Toro
Episode 7, "McPoyle vs Ponderosa" Pappy McPoyle was played by "Pan's labyrinth" director Guillermo del Toro

And saw a quick pride flag right as the lawyers were first taking about the new case at the basketball game.

Philadelphia poster
Philadelphia poster

Philadelphia Plot

When a man with HIV is fired by his law firm because of his condition, he hires a homophobic small time lawyer as the only willing advocate for a wrongful dismissal suit.

Cast and Details

Here are the full cast and crew of Philadelphia. The goofs, crazy credits, and trivia they have performed may have not taken your attention. Some are hidden for a reason, while others randomly forgotten.

Genre Drama
Director Jonathan Demme
Stars Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Roberta Maxwell, Buzz Kilman
IMDB score 7.7

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