Tom Hanks took a social significance role and hit the jackpot with it…We were not used to seeing Tom Hanks in such a serious role…But as we have seen with Robin Williams and so many other comic types, Serious is really what they do best! Philadelphia was an excellent film…you wouldnt want to se it every day but the once was an important trip.
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In your opinion what was tom hanks break through film at a young age me and my freinds are arguing about it please respond with the first movie title that comes to your head!
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A gay/HIV & AIDS themed movie. Starring Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington.
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Tom Hanks was playing a gay character who got fired because of AIDS. It made no sense keeping a weak, worthless, ineffective attorney?????
i thought he was fired because he kept it a secret.
if thats the case yes, i think he should be fired for endangering everyone else. not just because hes sick. they could have maybe helped or been supportive if he came out with it at first. and the brain is the last thing to go right?
he could have done computer work or something. filing…something. they would not be allowed to just fire someone.
this is strictly MY opinion.
i saw the flick a loooong time ago, so im not sure of the entire films process.
One of those best romantic comedies of all time..Certainly a favorite of this generation of movie fans…..Easy going hit making Tom Hanks in the lead as a everyman faced with some unique matters of the heart. He is that easy to talk to…Hanks means money at the box office too! at one point SEVEN 100 million dollar films back to back! Lately,he’s been doing a little more complicated work. It’s all good….
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Joe Versus the Volcano (1990)
Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
You’ve Got Mail (1998)
With Hanks, who is always watchable, and Washington, who has also got a very good track record, this film was destined to be fantastic but not even I, who always has an optimistic view when it comes to movies, was ready for the impact that this film made. Tom Hanks excelled even himself with his performance as an AIDS striken homosexual who is fired from his job simply because of his condition. It is Hanks, by himself, who makes the whole scenario in the film believable. Although this is Hanks’s best performance of his career, he is very closely followed by Denzel Washington who gives a perfect performance as the only lawyer who will take on the case although he is a homophobe himself. The emotional strain of the film on the audience is immense and in the later stages of the film it is almost impossible to watch because of that. The make-up which gives the impression that Hanks really does have the terrible disease is perfect and the simple yet striking direction from Jonathan Demme(The Silence Of The Lambs) make this utterly compelling viewing although at times it is very uncomfortable. All praise to everyone in the making of this beautiful film.
Cast: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Roberta Maxwell, Buzz Kilman, Karen Finley, Daniel Chapman, Mark Sorensen Jr., Jeffrey Williamson, Charles Glenn, Ron Vawter, Anna Deavere Smith, Stephanie Roth Haberle, Lisa Talerico, Joanne Woodward, Jason Robards.
Plot Keywords: Pennsylvania, City Name In Title, Philadelphia, Male Nurse, Gay Lead Character, Bigotry, AIDS, Gay Rights, Disease, Prejudice, Homosexual, Homophobia, Medical, Terminal Illness, Gay Slur, Political, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Blockbuster, Costume Party, Gay Interest, Hospital, Lawyer, Library, Mother Son Relationship, Trial, Sexuality.
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He dies in Philadelphia and Road to Perdition.
what is the film with tom hanks and he joins the navy with black people and they hate him because he is white does anyone know please help ?
Oh, I don’t know. I saw all his movies, and I remember there’s something similar in Forrest Gump. mmm by the way take a look here 
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