Plot
Fearing it would compromise his career, lawyer Andrew Beckett hides his homosexuality and HIV status at a powerful Philadelphia law firm. But his secret is exposed when a colleague spots the illness's telltale lesions. Fired shortly afterwards, Beckett resolves to sue for discrimination, teaming up with Joe Miller (Denzel Washington), the only lawyer willing to help. In court, they face one of his ex-employers top litigators, Belinda Conine.
Written by
Ron Nyswaner
Directed by
Jonathan Demme
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
TriStar Pictures
Languages
English
Awards
Won 2 Oscars. 20 wins & 23 nominations total
Scores
# of Votes
265,524
Average Rating
7.7 out of 10
Metascore
66
Popularity
NA