Tom Hanks
Andrew Beckett
1993•2h 6m•Released•EN
Philadelphia
“No one would take on his case... until one man was willing to take on the system.”
Overview
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.
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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
December 22, 1993
Runtime
2h 6m
Rating
7.7 / 10
Votes
4,774
Budget
$26,000,000
Revenue
$206,678,440
Status
Released
Popularity
7.3
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Cast
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Denzel Washington
Joe Miller
Jason Robards
Charles Wheeler
Mary Steenburgen
Belinda Conine
Antonio Banderas
Miguel Alvarez
Ron Vawter
Bob Seidman
Robert Ridgely
Walter Kenton
Charles Napier
Judge Garnett
Lisa Summerour
Lisa Miller
Obba Babatundé
Jerome Green
Andre B. Blake
Young Man in Pharmacy
Robert W. Castle
Bud Beckett
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