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The Resource Philadelphia, TriStar Pictures presents a Clinica Estetico production ; produced by Edward Saxon and Jonathan Demme ; written by Ron Nyswaner ; directed by Jonathan Demme, (videorecording)

Philadelphia, TriStar Pictures presents a Clinica Estetico production ; produced by Edward Saxon and Jonathan Demme ; written by Ron Nyswaner ; directed by Jonathan Demme, (videorecording)

Label
Philadelphia
Title
Philadelphia
Statement of responsibility
TriStar Pictures presents a Clinica Estetico production ; produced by Edward Saxon and Jonathan Demme ; written by Ron Nyswaner ; directed by Jonathan Demme
Title variation
Philadelphia
Contributor
Subject
Genre
Language
  • spa
  • tha
  • eng
  • eng
  • fre
  • jpn
  • spa
  • chi
  • eng
  • fre
  • jpn
  • eng
Summary
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
Awards note
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".
Cataloging source
TEFMT
Characteristic
videorecording
Dewey number
791.43/72
Intended audience
MPAA rating: PG-13; for some graphic language and thematic material
Language note
English, dubbed French, dubbed Japanese or dubbed Spanish dialogue, Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Spanish or Thai subtitles; closed-captioned
LC call number
PN1997
LC item number
.P445323 1993
PerformerNote
Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Jason Robards, Mary Steenburgen, Antonio Banderas, Joanne Woodward
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
  • 1944-2017
  • 1954-
  • 1930-
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
  • Demme, Jonathan
  • Hanks, Tom
  • Washington, Denzel
  • Robards, Jason
  • Steenburgen, Mary
  • Banderas, Antonio
  • Woodward, Joanne
Runtime
125
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
Label
Philadelphia, TriStar Pictures presents a Clinica Estetico production ; produced by Edward Saxon and Jonathan Demme ; written by Ron Nyswaner ; directed by Jonathan Demme, (videorecording)
Instantiates
Publication
Note
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 1993
  • Special features: 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
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Anniversary edition
Extent
2 videodiscs (125 min.)
Isbn
9780767882491
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Note
Set includes: 2 DVDs.
Other control number
043396078536
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
07853
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
ocm56749036
System details
DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1), Dolby Digital 5.0, Dolby surround, remastered in high definition
Video recording format
DVD
Label
Philadelphia, TriStar Pictures presents a Clinica Estetico production ; produced by Edward Saxon and Jonathan Demme ; written by Ron Nyswaner ; directed by Jonathan Demme, (videorecording)
Publication
Note
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 1993
  • Special features: 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
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Anniversary edition
Extent
2 videodiscs (125 min.)
Isbn
9780767882491
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Note
Set includes: 2 DVDs.
Other control number
043396078536
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
07853
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
ocm56749036
System details
DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1), Dolby Digital 5.0, Dolby surround, remastered in high definition
Video recording format
DVD

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