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Philadelphia (1993)

Where Philadelphia says it takes place, and where it was really shot.

A whole trial staged in a real city hall, a loft in South Philadelphia, and a hospital the sources cannot agree on

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Philadelphia
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Scenes and places

Beckett's law firm (1993)

Andrew Beckett, a senior associate, is trusted with the firm's most important lawsuit. A partner notices a lesion on his forehead, and he brushes it off as a racquetball injury.

Set in Wyant, Wheeler, Hellerman, Tetlow & Brown — The Philadelphia law firm where Andrew Beckett is a rising senior associate. Google Maps · Apple Maps

A 1980s office tower on Market Street in Center City.

Filmed at BNY Mellon Center (then Mellon Bank Building), 1735 Market St (Market Street, Philadelphia, United States) — Lobby and offices used for the law firm scenes; the building's own Wikipedia article lists the film. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Beckett asks Joe Miller for help (1993)

Beckett walks in and tells Joe Miller why he was fired. Miller, uneasy about the disease, declines the case.

Set in Joe Miller's law office — The personal injury lawyer's office, where Beckett asks him to take a wrongful termination case. Google Maps · Apple Maps

A Chestnut Street office building near Rittenhouse Square.

Filmed at 1901 Chestnut St (Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, United States) — The Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia names this address for Joe Miller's office. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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The law library (1993)

Miller sees Beckett being treated differently by the other people in the library. It is the moment he agrees to take the case.

Set in A law library — The public law library where Miller sees how other people treat Beckett. Google Maps · Apple Maps

A Victorian library on the Penn campus, now the Fisher Fine Arts Library.

Filmed at Anne & Jerome Fisher Fine Arts Library, University of Pennsylvania (University City, Philadelphia, United States) — The Wikipedia film article says only 'the University of Pennsylvania library'; two location blogs name this building. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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The courtroom (1993)

Miller opens the trial and tells the jury that, whatever else is said, the firm fired Beckett because he had AIDS. Beckett sits beside him as the partners prepare their case.

Set in The courtroom — Where the wrongful termination trial is held. Google Maps · Apple Maps

The 19th-century City Hall in the middle of Center City.

Filmed at Philadelphia City Hall, 1 Penn Square (Penn Square, Philadelphia, United States) — Courtroom scenes were shot at City Hall. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: Subway/trolley to 15th St Station (Center City).

The drugstore (1993)

A stranger starts a friendly conversation with Miller in a drugstore. When the man asks him for a beer, Miller snaps back and then reflects on how it feels to be judged.

Set in A drugstore — A drugstore where a man's friendly approach to Miller turns into an argument. Google Maps · Apple Maps

A ground-floor shop in the same block as the law firm tower.

Filmed at 1700 Market St (Market Street, Philadelphia, United States) — Two location blogs give this address for the drugstore scene. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Beckett's loft and the opera (1993)

While they go over questions for his testimony, Beckett puts on a Maria Callas recording. He explains the aria to Miller and the room goes quiet.

Set in Beckett and Miguel's loft — Beckett's home, where he prepares his testimony with Miller. Google Maps · Apple Maps

A converted corner building in South Philadelphia's Bella Vista.

Filmed at 700 S 10th St (Bella Vista, Philadelphia, United States) — Two location blogs give this address for Beckett's loft. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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The witness stand (1993)

Beckett takes the stand. The firm's lawyer questions him about a cinema on 21st Street and what he did there.

Set in The courtroom — The same courtroom, now with Beckett on the stand. Google Maps · Apple Maps

A courtroom in City Hall, the same one used for the whole trial.

Filmed at Philadelphia City Hall, 1 Penn Square (Penn Square, Philadelphia, United States) — Courtroom scenes were shot at City Hall. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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The hospital (1993)

Beckett is hospitalized while the jury deliberates. Joe Miller keeps going to see him.

Set in The hospital — Where Beckett is taken as the jury deliberates.

A large teaching hospital west of the Schuylkill.

Filmed at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, 51 N 39th St (University City, Philadelphia, United States) — A location blog names this hospital; the Wikipedia film article says Mount Sinai Hospital instead. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Filmed at Philadelphia Center for Architecture, 1216 Arch St (Arch Street, Philadelphia, United States) — Action AIDS Center Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at 53 W Tulpehocken St, Germantown (Germantown, Philadelphia, United States) — Miller's house Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Spectrum arena site, 3601 S Broad St (South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, United States) — Subpoena at the arena Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom St (Sansom Street, Philadelphia, United States) — Stallion cinema Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Famous 4th Street Delicatessen, 700 S 4th St (Queen Village, Philadelphia, United States) — The deli Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at 1419 S 4th St (building demolished) (South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, United States) — Emergency room Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Rittenhouse Square (Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, United States) — Park scenes Google Maps · Apple Maps

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