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费城 故事 滥竽充数故事班主任管理故事5分钟二年级语文看图讲故事传统美德小故事50字120个国学经典故事ppt 剧本Philadelphia Story 1 1Philadelphia (1993) movie script by Ron Nyswaner. Draft, September 21, 1992. I was bruised and battered I couldn't tell what I felt You've made an articulate and compelling - I've got a class. I was unrecognizable to myself presentation, Mr. Miller... I've got some pretty compelling briefs that need Saw my reflection in a window but I don't believe you've proven irreparable harm. proofing. And didn't know my own face Not yet, Your Honor. You can exploit somebody else. So, brother, I'm gonna leave Proper use of trade name without... - Since you've asked... Wastin' away on the streets of Philadelphia - Is that you? - Your exam. This one? - Yeah, that's me. Thank you. Ninety-eight. I walked the avenue till my legs felt like stone Miller. Ninety-eight? Congratulations. I heard voices of friends vanished and gone Yes. Hello, Iris. I have to pick up Amy, but I want to talk to you about At night I hear the blood in my veins Client of yours? that Hansen thing. Just as black and whispery as the rain Funny. Hold on, Iris. Give me a call. I'll be here. Tell Amy I loved her On the streets of Philadelphia Excuse me, sir? painting. It's on my wall. Ain't no angel gonna greet me My sons and I went to a restaurant the other day. Hi, Andrew. Conference call's up. It's just you and I my friend We ordered coffee. The roll call just started. And my clothes don't fit me no more The waiter goes... Now, this is a settlement agreement. I walked a thousand miles just to slip this skin "Would you like sugar or Sweet 'n' Low?" The red-line copy's on your desk. Night has fallen I'm lyin' awake I said, "Do I look like I should be on a diet?" - You need me in there? I can feel myself fadin' away Oh, God, sometimes I just feel so sorry... - No. It's : . Go home. So, will you receive me, brother with your faithless - Andy. - Hello? kiss - Hi, Doc. - Hey, Mom! Or will we leave each other alone like this Your blood work came back this morning. Oh, hi, darling. On the streets of Philadelphia I'm gonna come back in a few minutes and talk to you What a wonderful surprise. How are you? This "pestilent dust"counselor refers to has appeared about it. Good. on only three occasions. - All right? Well, what does Dr. Gillman say? Each time it was tested, and the results: Limestone. - I'll be right here. Dr. Gillman says I am fine. It's messy, but innocuous. Good. My blood work is excellent. - "Innocuous"? How you doin' today, Jackie? She says my T-cells are steady. - Defined by Webster's as harmless. Hi. How're you feeling? Honey, how 'bout your platelets? I know what it means. - Feelin' pretty good. What did she say? May I? Thank you. - Great. Oh, even my platelets look good. Your Honor...imagine how the children in this Make a fist for me? Great. neighborhood are being made to feel. Once more. Mom, more importantly, how are you? The constant pounding of construction ringing in their Gonna have to start lookin' for veins in your feet, Mom? ears...as this skyscraper...a tribute to mankind's sweetheart. I'm fine. greed...grows daily, casting an ominous shadow over - Patience, Tyrone. - And Dad? their lives...filling them with dread even as - Okay. - Dad is fine. they are surrounded by this toxic dust. Once more. And what are you doin'? Your Honor, Kendall Construction...builds - How are the Magruder accounts? Okay. neighborhoods,it doesn't destroy them. - We'll close in a couple weeks. "Action for the wrongful interference with prospective Granting a restraining order against this construction Terrific job on the Kendall situation. economic relations." site will... - Top-notch, Mr. Beckett. Okay. throw Philadelphians out of work...and lend - Thanks, Kenneth, Robert. Am I interrupting you? validation to this contemptible and groundless - Hi, Mr. Beckett. In a word, Bob...Charles wants to see you upstairs. nuisance suit. - Hi, Rose. I was just about to take a break. It's an example of the rapacious litigation...that today Anthea, just the paralegal extraordinaire I was hoping - I'm not underdressed for this? is tearing to see. - No, you're not. at the very fabric of our society. I know what that means. Charles, Andy has expressed a keen interest...in Let's not go off the deep end, gentlemen. The answer is no. Highline, Inc. V. Sander Systems. - I'm talkin' dinner at Felicia's. Isn't that right, Andy? 2 2Philadelphia (1993) movie script by Ron Nyswaner. Draft, September 21, 1992. The fate of the participants interests me. Yes, sir. - You bet, Andy. Congratulations. Just like my cousin, Fredo. It's an antitrust action. - Thanks. I'm overwhelmed. Does anybody want a bagel? It is, and it isn't, Charles. - What's that on your forehead, pal? You okay, Andy? Sander Systems copies Highline's spreadsheet What? Where? I think I need to go to the hospital. program. That... right there on your forehead. Watch out! For me...the legal principle involved is copyright Oh, I got whacked in the head with a racket ball. Hello, hello. infringement. Excuse me. Oh, it's all right. Well, tell me this, Andy. Charles, I...I sincerely appreciate your faith in my It's all right. Which side of this conflict would you wish to see abilities. - I'm gettin' out of here, all right? emerge victorious? Faith, Andy, is the belief in something for which we - Okay. And don't allow my close personal relationship with have no evidence. I'll talk to you later. Bill Wright... It does not apply to this situation. Oh, one more. Sander Systems' C.E.O. To influence your answer in Well, go home. Thank you for driving like a bat out of hell. any way. Oh, no! Go back to work. - Take it easy, all right? Well, I'd like to see Highline win this one. Thank you, Charles. - Dr. Gillman is out of her office. Oh! Why, Beckett? No sweat, buddy. I told her to take a day off, and she took a day off. Can If Sanders Systems wins...an energetic, young The committee meeting we're gonna have next you believe that? company is destroyed. week... a bunch of staff members... They took blood? The laws for antitrust and copyright were enacted to Tommy, how are ya? A specimen or something? prevent exactly... The Highline complaint is right there on my desk, Blood, yes. A specimen, I'm empty. the kind of bullshit that Sander Systems is trying to Shelby. Did you find someone to take your class? pull. It's all set to go, so make sure Jamey is on top of it. Don't worry about it. - Andy, you know who reps Highline? Sure. You got it. Let me see. - Rodney Bailey. Anything else? Oh, you got a fever, baby. Oh, I object! No, that's it. I'm gonna be working out of the house Oh, there's my guy. Rodney Bailey, who couldn't find his way around this afternoon...so, thanks a lot. Excuse me. copyright law with a map. - Bye-bye. Doctor? Hello, hi. Well, apparently the fellas at Highline agree with you, - Bye-bye. Just one second. Andy. Okay. Now, you're gonna want to apply this I came that close to not making it to the bathroom Which explains why, as of : this evening, right foundation as evenly as you can. again. after dessert... 'Cause you don't want it to look like you threw it on - I almost lost it in front of everyone. Highline is now represented by Wyant, Wheeler, with a spoon. - So what? Hellerman, Tetlow and Brown. - Yeah. - It's nothing to be ashamed of. Outstanding. - So, over here, you try this. - I'm not ashamed, it's just... And more specifically... - I got it. - What about my blood work? Senior Associate Andrew Beckett. - Right there. - We're waiting. - Bravo! Chandra, you don't think this is just a little too orange Meanwhile, I want to prep you for a colonoscopy, take - Yes! for me? a look inside. - Come on! Well, okay, it's Tahitian Bronze. - It sounds delightful. - Congratulations. That works best on these lesions. - Wait a minute. - Thank you, Robert. Think of it as the "I just got back from Aruba" look. Why do you need to do this? - We've got to get on this right away. Exactly. I've called in sick for four days...and now - Who are you? Statute of limitations, yeah. they're gonna think - Who are you, Dr... I'm right on it. I was taking a cruise. - This is my partner. - Exactly. - Fax. - Yeah? - We have ten days to file. - Oh, thank you, Bruno. He keeps the records of all my hospital visits. It's Tokyo on line four, Bob. Okay, we can try this light Egypt... nothing personal. Walter, thank you. What? Oh, I'm Dr. Klenstein. - Kenneth, thank you. Excuse me. 3 3Philadelphia (1993) movie script by Ron Nyswaner. Draft, September 21, 1992. Listen, you're right. A colonoscopy is not a pleasant Shelby, it's me. Yeah. Some onion rolls, bagels... procedure. Jamey's been beepin' me. Here, give me a call. But if the K.S. Is causing the diarrhea, we've got to I'm so glad you called, Andrew. - Nice champagne. know about that right away. Listen, I just want you to know we have a minor - You're that TV guy. No, but it could be parasites, an infection. I mean... catastrophe in the making here. I don't care how much it costs. Reaction to the A.Z.T. It's about that Highline complaint. Get some nice Dom Perignon. All these are possibilities, but we've got to go Jamey is going absolutely ballistic. - Thanks. forward... All right. Calm down. - How much? Listen to me. He's not going through some painful Put him on. A hundred dollars? Don't get Dom Perignon. Get a procedure...until we cancel out everything else, All right. One second. nice Californian. understand? Andy, this is a disaster! We can't find the revisions on Dom Perignon's too much. Get it all over here, - I'm trying to help your partner, okay? the Highline complaint. because she's starving. - Okay. Wait, wait. Slow down. No, Iris, not the baby. - You're not immediate family. I told them you were working at home, and it would be Lisa is starving. - I'm not? here this morning. Yeah, Lisa. - I could have you removed from the E.R. No. I brought it into the office last night. Iris, listen. - Really? I was there till : a.m. There should be a copy with - Anybody call? Look, he's upset. He's sorry. corrections on my desk. - An Andrew Beckett called. No. Don't apologize for me, okay? I'm telling you it's not here, Andy. Beckett? Who's Andrew Beckett? Okay. He's not sorry. Shelby can't find it either. There he is! Joseph! Let's do this. All right. The entire street is clear, except for one small area Let's find out what the blood work tells us. The hard disk on my computer. under construction: I'll try to give you a specimen. Print it up on the double and run it through word This huge hole that is clearly marked and blocked off. Some hospital food may help me along. processing yourself. - Yes. Then we might hear from Dr. Gillman. - Okay. What did you file it under? - You decide to cross at this spot. We can start from there, okay? - H- L- . You fall into the hole. Now you want to sue the city for - Everybody happy? All right? Jamey, I don't have to tell you we are up against the negligence, right? - Okay. statute of limitations...and it runs out in... in Yes. Do I have a case? - I'll see the lab about the blood work. minutes? - Yes. Of course you've got a case. - Thank you, Doctor. - It's not here, Andy. - Great. I'm sorry. - Not there? I'm on my way. - Go with my assistant Iris. That's the third time the office has beeped me. Every problem has a solution. - All right. - I better go. Aw, it's coming. She'll have you fill out some forms, tell you about our - "Klenstein"? Yeah, baby, it's coming! fee arrangement. I gotta go give them a call. It's a girl. Of course, you know we take no cash unless we get Now, I want you to sit down and relax. Oh, my God. cash justice for you. - I am relaxed. - Take a picture, Joe. How's your back? You got any ower back pain, - Oh, good. - I'm trying. I can't get the film in. dizziness, nightmares? Is there a phone around, somewhere nearby? Oh, my God. Funny you should mention that. - Down the hall. Baby? Help me, baby. I been having... - Thank you. Aw, look at her. Iris will take good care of you. If you or someone you know has been injured through - That little, sweet little... Iris, you take good care of Mr. Finley. the fault of others... - Get a picture before she gets too old. - I will. Mr. Beckett's here. you may be entitled to a cash settlement... or money She's perfect, Lisa. - Hey, thanks a lot. damages for your pain and suffering. Long hair. Take care. Mr. Beckett? - Good Lord. Go down to Famous Fourth Street Deli, and get a Mr. Beckett, come in. - I'm attorneyJoseph Miller. pound of Nova... It's good to see you again, Counselor. At McCreedy and... No... Scotch salmon. Judge Tate. Kendall Construction. Innocuous." Mr. Beckett's office. She likes that. How are you? 4 4Philadelphia (1993) movie script by Ron Nyswaner. Draft, September 21, 1992. What happened to your face? Thanks for coming in. Because there's an element to this thing that I cannot I have AIDS. Oh, of course. get through my thick head. I'm sorry. I, uh... Andy, before we begin, I'd just like to say...that Didn't you have an obligation to tell your - Can I sit down? everyone in this room is your friend. employer...you had this dreaded, deadly, infectious - Yeah. I know that, Charles. disease? Thank you. More than your friend...family. That's not the point. Oh, look at this. Charles, I must apologize again for the Highline From the day they hired me to the day I was fired... You have a new baby. mishap yesterday. I served my clients consistently, thoroughly, with Yeah. That was some scary moment around here. absolute excellence. I got a little baby girl. Wow. Thank God the complaint was found...and no If they hadn't fired me, that's what I'd be doing today. "It's a girl." damage was done. And they don't want to fire you for having AIDS... so, Congratulations. This time. in spite of your brilliance, they make you look Yeah. One week old. What about next time? incompetent. Kids are great. There won't be a next time. Thus, the mysterious lost files. Yeah. Thank you, Beckett. I guarantee it. Is that what you're trying to tell me? I'm real excited about it. Listen, I... Yeah. It's just that something's come over you lately, Correct. I was sabotaged. What can I do for you? Andy. I don't buy it, Counselor. I've been fired by Wyant, Wheeler. I don't know...some kind of stupor or fogginess. That's very disappointing. I want to bring a wrongful termination suit against Some people think you have an attitude problem, I don't see a case. Wheeler and his partners. Beckett. I have a case. You want to sue Wyant, Wheeler, Hellerman, Tetlow Really? If you don't want it for personal reasons... and Brown? Who thinks that? Thank you. Correct. I do. That's correct. I don't. I'm seeking representation. Excuse me. Well, thank you for your time, Counselor. Continue. Am I being fired? I'm sorry about what happened to you. I misplaced an important complaint. Let me put it this way, Andy. It's a bitch, you know? That's their story. Your place in the future of this firm is no longer Have a nice day, Mr. Beckett. Want to hear mine? secure. What the hell's the matter with that guy? How many lawyers did you go to before you called We feel it isn't fair to keep you here...when your Iris, find out if Armbruster can see me. me? prospects are limited. - Joe Miller's office. Nine. And now, - Iris. Continue. I don't want to rush you out... - Find out if Armbruster can see me. The night before it was due, I worked on the We've got a committee meeting. - Armbruster? When? complaint in my office. Excuse me, Charles...with all due respect, this is - Sometime this afternoon. I left a copy of it on my desk. preposterous! - What's wrong with him? The next day, the complaint vanished. It doesn't make any sense. No. Right away, Iris. No hard copy. Oh, you're right, Beckett. Excuse me. All traces of it mysteriously gone from my computer. You don't have an attitude problem. The HIV virus can only be transmitted through the Miraculously, a copy of the complaint was located at Take it easy. exchange ofbodily fluids...namely, blood, semen and the last minute... If you'd lost confidence in me, why did you give me vaginal secretions. and we got it to court on time. the Highline suit? Right. Yeah. But the next day I was summoned to a meeting with Andy, you nearly blew the entire case. But isn't it true they're finding out new things about the managing partners. That alone is inexcusable. this disease every day? They were waiting for me in the conference room. It would have been catastrophic for us. Now, you tell me today there's no danger. Go home. Oh, hello, Andy! So you were concealing your illness. I go home. Come on in. That's correct. I pick up my little baby girl. Would you mind hitting the windows? All right. Explain this to me like I'm a two-year-old, Then I find out six months from now on the news or Thanks. Come on in. okay? something: Kenneth, Robert, Charles, Walter and Lydia. Whoops! Made a mistake. 5 5Philadelphia (1993) movie script by Ron Nyswaner. Draft, September 21, 1992. Yeah, you can carry it...on your shirt or your clothes - Yeah? Would it make you more comfortable? or... - Yeah. Beckett. How you doin'? What are you doing? Well, well. Counselor. We're gonna draw blood. Little caveman of the house. Whatever, sir. - Why are we gonna do that? You damn skippy. Excuse me. - Joe. Here you go, baby. Who'd you get? Little Joe. Stay away from your aunt Theresa too. What? I've known you since you were a kid. Joe, don't say that to her. Did you find a lawyer? And I don't care a whit about your private life. Think about those guys pumping up together...trying I'm a lawyer. Thanks, Doc. I don't need an AIDS test, but thanks to be macho and faggot Hey, how's your baby? anyway. at the same time. Oh, yeah. She's, uh... Just send a bill to my office for me. I mean, I can't stand that shit. She's wonderful, great. Okay? Hey, I'm bein' totally honest with you, okay? What's her name? Thanks for the information. - Oh, yeah. You are. Larice. Really. - All right. I got a question for you. That's a beautiful name. You have a problem with gays, Joe. Would you accept a client...if you were constantly Named her after my sister. - Not especially. thinking... Look, I'm, uh... - Yes, you do. "I don't want this person to touch me. How'd they find out you have the AIDS? - How many gays do you know? I don't want him to even breathe on me"? One of the partners noticed a lesion on my forehead. - How many do you know? - Not if I was you, honey. But how do you go from, uh... - Lots. - That's what I'm talking about. How do you go from a lawyer spotting a lesion, which - Like who? What? could be anything... Karen Berman, my aunt Theresa... Ho, ho, ho! to the partners deducing that you have AIDS...and Cousin Tommy who lives in Rochester... Merry Christmas! terminating you Eddie Meyers from the office...Stanley, the guy who's - Merry Christmas. on the basis of that conclusion? putting in - Thank you. That's a good point. our kitchen cabinets. - Hey, merry Christmas! The partner who spotted the lesion, Aunt Theresa is gay? - Merry Christmas, sir. Walter Kenton... That beautiful, sensuous, voluptuous woman is a Thank... worked for Walsh, Ulmer and Brahm in D.C. lesbian? Happy new year. A paralegal there, Melissa Benedict... showed lesions Since when? - You're the, uh, the TV guy. on and off Probably since she was born. - TV guy. for the better part of two, three years. Oh, man. Sir? She says it was common knowledge around the office All right. Well, hey, I admit it, okay? This is the supplement. they were caused by AIDS. I'm prejudiced. I don't like homosexuals. There. You You're right. There is a section on HIV-related But they didn't fire her. got me. discrimination. No. They did not fire her. - All right. Thank you. I see. - I mean, the way these guys do that...thing, don't Thank you very much. So you got a relevant precedent? they get confused? We do have a private research room available. The Arline decision. "Oh, I don't know. I'm fine right here. - Arline? Is that yours? Is that mine?" Thank you. - Supreme Court. You know, I don't want to be in bed with anybody Excuse me. Do you know where I can find the State v. "The Federal Vocational who's stronger than me... Murdock case? Rehabilitation Act...of prohibits or who has more hair on their chest. Just a moment. discrimination...against otherwise qualified Now, you can call me old-fashioned, conservative. I'll be right with you. handicapped persons...who are able to perform the Just call me a man. Thanks. duties required by their employment. Besides, I think you have to be a man to understand Wouldn't you be more comfortable in a research Although the ruling did not address the specific how...really disgusting room? issue... that whole idea is anyway. No. of HIV and AIDS discrimination..." 6 6Philadelphia (1993) movie script by Ron Nyswaner. Draft, September 21, 1992. "Subsequent decisions have held that AIDS is - Look... Now, I once slammed...this finger in the front door protected as a handicap... - What is it? and I broke it. under law, not only because of the physical limitations Let's make a fair settlement offer and put this tragic There's my sisterJill, everybody. it imposes... business behind us. - Say hello, Alexis. but because the prejudice surrounding AIDS...exacts Bob... - Mommy's pregnant again! a social death which precedes... which precedes the Andy brought AIDS into our offices...into our men's What? Are you really? actual physical one." room. - Hi, Meghan. "This is the essence of discrimination: He brought AIDS to our annual goddamn family - It's Uncle Andy! Forming opinions about others not based on their picnic. - Where's Dad? individual merits... We ought to be suing him, Bob. - He's trying to fix the snowblower. but rather their membership in a group with assumed Where is your compassion, gentlemen? It snows once in seven years, Dad buys a new characteristics." Bob, we gave him Highline. snowblower. - Charles Wheeler. Did Andrew Beckett say... Oh, me. How are you? - Julius Erving! "I might not be able to serve our client to the best of Oh, Mom, today's a good day. - By golly, I'm glad to see you! my ability"? Meghan, keep that up. - Ken Starr. He said nothing. You're doin' a great job. - Ken, how are ya? And now, disregarding the trust and affection I I gotta say hello to the Bronte sisters. - How are ya? conferred upon him... How are you? Come over here. Andrew Beckett proposes to haul me into court...to Good to see you. Charles Wheeler, how you doin'? sling accusations at me, to call me a bigot... in full Hi, Lee. How are you? - How are you? view of the entire Philadelphia judicial establishment. Put me down! - Very good. My God! If you let me love you - Welcome... Excuse me. It's for sure I'm gonna love you - Summons for you. Beckett doesn't want to go to court. All the way Take a look at it. He wants a quick, tasty settlement. All Have a good day. A jury might decide that he has a case. Bud and Sarah Hey, Dr.J. How are you? Wait a minute. All the way You're the best. He was fired for incompetence, not because he has There will be things said at the trial that are hard for If you ever need a lawyer for anything, you give me a AIDS. you to hear... call. You didn't know he was sick, did you, Bob? about me and my personal life. If you slip and fall, you know, accidents, anything, let Holy shit. And there's gonna be publicity. I want to make sure me know. Did you, Bob? it's okay with everybody. See you in court. No. No, not really. Andy, you want me to take her? - The TV guy. Okay, everybody. No. She's fine. - Yeah, the TV guy. Everybody, this is the house that I grew up in...right I think it's great that you're asking, Andy... but this is Say, Chuck, what's up? here in the hometown really your call. Now, regarding Andy, I want to know everything of Lower Merion, Pennsylvania. All right. regarding his personal life. Wait, here's proof. Thank you, brother. Does he frequent those pathetic bars on Chestnut There. My handprints from when I was a cute little Hey, you're my kid brother. Street? boy. That's all that matters. - Right. Today is the th wedding anniversary of my mom Okay? - Oh, Jesus. and dad, the Becketts. To be honest, I'm worried about Mommy and Daddy. What other homosexual facilities does he go to? Isn't that somethin'? They've been through so much already. - Absolutely. Pretty tough life around this poverty so many years, And it's possible there are going to be some very - Charles. huh? tough times ahead. What deviant groups or organizations does he Well, those can be some pretty mean streets. Don't Andy, the way that you've handled this whole secretly belong to? let appearances fool you. thing...you and Miguel... - First thing in the morning. Here's the front door. with so much courage... - Wait a minute! 7 7Philadelphia (1993) movie script by Ron Nyswaner. Draft, September 21, 1992. I don't believe there's anything...that anyone could Andrew Beckett's performance on the job...varied I think the jury is entitled to know...what powerful say that would... from competent, good...to oftentimes mediocre...to force has caused him to change his mind. make us feel anything but incredibly proud of you. sometimes flagrantly incompetent. He hasn't changed his mind. Well, I didn't raise my kids to sit in the back of the bus. Fact: He's amplified his answer. You get in there and you fight for your rights, okay? He claims he's the victim of lies and deceit. Objection sustained. Gee, I love you guys. Fact: All right. Ladies and gentlemen of thejury...forget everything It was Andrew Beckett who lied...going to great Mr. Laird, explain this to me like I'm a four-year-old, you've seen lengths to conceal his disease from his employers. okay? on television and in the movies. Fact: Did Andrew Beckett win your lawsuit for you? There's not gonna be any last-minute surprise He was successful in his duplicity. Yes, we won. witnesses. The partners at Wyant, Wheeler did not know...that Oh, congratulations! Nobody's gonna break down on the stand with a Andrew Beckett had AIDS when they fired him. That must've been a very...satisfactory experience. tearful confession. Fact: "AIDS Cures Homosexuality" You're gonna be presented with a simple fact: Andrew Beckett is dying. Homophobia's got to go. Hey, hey! Andrew Beckett was fired. Fact: - Ready, Mr. Beckett? You'll hear two explanations for why he was fired: Andrew Beckett is angry...because his lifestyle, his - Get ready. Here they come. Ours and theirs. reckless behavior... has cut short his life. No rights for sodomites! It is up to you to sift through layer upon layer of And in his anger, his rage...he is lashing out. Adam and Eve! truth...until you determine for yourselves which And he wants someone to pay. Not Adam and Steve! version sounds the most true. Thank you. Thou shalt not lie with mankind. There are certain points that I must prove to you. Andrew Beckett represented your company in a Do you see this as a gay rights issue? Point number one: lawsuit in . Is that correct? I am not political. Andrew Beckett was...is... a brilliant lawyer...a great That's correct. I just want what is fair, what is right. lawyer. Were you pleased with his work? But you are gay, aren't you? Point number two: Andrew Beckett, afflicted with a We were satisfied with the outcome of the litigation. I don't see how that's any of your business. But, yes, I debilitating disease...made the understandable, the Satisfied. am. personal...the legal choice to keep the fact of his Mr. Laird, when I approached you about being a Totally irrelevant. illness to himself. witness in this trial...you gave sworn testimony in a Do you think that homosexuals deserve special Point number three: His employers discovered his deposition, is that correct? treatment? illness. That's correct. - Hell, no! And, ladies and gentlemen, the illness I'm referring to In that deposition, you said that you were impressed - We're in Philadelphia...the City of Brotherly Love, is AIDS. and delighted... birthplace of freedom...where the Founding Fathers Point number four: They panicked. with the quality of Andrew Beckett's work. authored the Declaration of Independence. And in their panic, they did what most of us would like Do you recall saying that? I don't recall that glorious document saying...anything to do with AIDS... In all honesty, I was delighted...with certain aspects of about all straight men are created equal. which is just get it and everybody who has it...as far Andy's efforts. I believe it says all men are created equal. away from the rest of us as possible. But in general, I found the work to be...merely Gimme a goddamn break. Now, the behavior of Andrew Beckett's employers satisfactory. As far as someone being fired from a law firm or a may seem reasonable to you. Do you agree...that a bologna sandwich is a business...if we found that their action was It does to me. satisfactory meal? discriminatory...they'd do no business with the city. After all, AIDS is a deadly, incurable disease. Whereas caviar and champagne... roast duck and - Thank you, Mayor. But no matter how you come to judge Charles baked Alaska...that might be considered a delightful - Yo! Wheeler and his partners... meal? You're not getting a little light in the sneakers, are you, in ethical, moral and human terms, the fact of the We object. These gastronomical comments are pal? matter is... irrelevant, Your Honor. Yeah, I am, Filko. when they fired Andrew Beckett because he had They are not irrelevant. I'm changing. AIDS...they broke the law. Your Honor, five months ago this witness I'm on the prowl. Fact: characterized Andrew Beckett as caviar. And I'm looking for a hunk, not just any hunk. Now he's a bologna sandwich. I mean a man, a real man like you. 8 8Philadelphia (1993) movie script by Ron Nyswaner. Draft, September 21, 1992. You can tell everybody. You know what we do. You But he was working so hard. - Saw me on TV? wanna play sailor? Still, I felt something was wrong. - Yeah. - Remember? You're the first mate? And I can't believe they're pretending that they didn't It's a good school, Penn. - That's not funny! notice anything. What year are you in? Let me tell you something. Objection. Second. Listen, These people make me sick. Just answer the question, please. I just want to tell you...this case, it's tremendously But a law's been broken. Have you ever felt discriminated against important. You remember the law? at Wyant, Wheeler? I wanted to let you know I think you're doing a At least we agree on one thing, Joe. Well, yes. fantastic job. What's that, Charlie? - In what way? - Hey. Tutti-fruttis make me sick too. - Well... - Thank you. All right. Ms. Benedict, is it true you worked for Walsh, Ulmer Mr. Wheeler's secretary, Lydia... said that Mr. When you graduate, you give me a call. and Brahm... Wheeler had a problem with my earrings. Okay. All right. at the same time as Walter Kenton? - Really? Thank you very much. That's correct. - Apparently Mr. Wheeler felt...that they were - Listen, Joe? At that time, did Walter Kenton know...the K.S. too..."ethnic" is the word she used. - Yeah? Lesions on your face She told me he said he would like it...if I wore Would you like to have a drink? I just finished a game and arms were caused by AIDS? something a little less garish...a little smaller and and could use a beer. Definitely. more American. Ah, no, I can't. I told all the partners. What'd you say? My wife is... How did Walter Kenton treat you after you told him I said, "My earrings are American. I don't pick up people in drugstores every day. you had AIDS? They're African-American." - You think I'm gay? Every time he'd come in contact with me, he'd get this Let's have order, please. - Aren't you? look on his face. Thank you. No more questions. What's the matter? I refer to it as the "Oh, God" expression. Ms. Burton...weren't you recently promoted? I look gay to you? As in, "Oh, God, here comes that woman with AIDS." Yes. I'm in charge of the paralegal department. Do I look gay to you? Thank you, Ms. Benedict. Congratulations on your unfettered ascendancy at - Relax. No more questions, Your Honor. Wyant, Wheeler. - I ought to kick your faggoty ass. Ms. Benedict, how did you contract the AIDS virus? I don't know if I'd go so far as to call it unfettered. Take it as a compliment. Through a transfusion. I lost a lot of blood giving birth I don't understand. Geez! to my second child. How do you explain...the promotion of an That is exactly the kind of bullshit that makes people So, in your case there was no behavior on your obviously...intelligent, articulate...qualified hate your...faggoty ass. part...which caused you to be infected with the virus. African-American woman...in a firm which practices You want to try and kick my ass, Joe? It was something you were unable to avoid. Isn't that discrimination...as wantonly and consistently as you - Asshole. correct? and Mr. Beckett claim? - No, you're the asshole, buddy! I guess. - I can't explain it. Please continue, Ms. O'Hara. Thank you. - Could it be...that these...instances of We were going crazy looking for this complaint. But I don't consider myself...any different from anyone discrimination...are in fact misunderstandings...that I felt like I was in the twilight zone. else with this disease. have been blown completely out of proportion? Mr. Beckett was screaming at everybody and he I'm not guilty. I'm not innocent. I think counsel tends to oversimplify the issue just... I'm just trying to survive. somewhat. He looked so freaky. Thank you, Ms. Benedict. Thank you, Miss Burton, I'll...take that note under Mr. Kenton kept saying,"You lost the Highline No further questions at this time, Your Honor. consideration. complaint?" You may step down, Mrs. Benedict. - How's the trial going? And he called Mr. Wheeler, and all of a sudden... Beyond noticing the marks on his face...were there - Excuse me? Jamey comes in with the complaint in his hand. other things about his appearance, Miss Burton...that It's a great case. I saw you on television. I'm a law - He says, "It was in central files." made you suspect that Andrew had AIDS? student at Penn. - Central files? He was getting thinner, and he seemed very tired - How you doing? Central files is a place where paperwork is sent when sometimes. - All right. How are you? cases are closed. 9 9Philadelphia (1993) movie script by Ron Nyswaner. Draft, September 21, 1992. Jamey ran it over to the court just in time...and No one sandbagged them. of this particular homosexual...my client, Andrew everybody just stood there completely wasted. Did you have something to do with this file being lost Beckett. And Mr... accidentally on purpose? Please have a seat, Mr. Miller. And Mr. Beckett just kept saying... - Objection. Very good. "I'm sorry. Sorry. - I'll rephrase. In this courtroom, Mr. Miller, justice is blind...to I don't understand this." Did you have anything to do with this file being matters of race, creed, color...religion and sexual Thank you, Ms. O'Hara. misplaced? orientation. No further questions at this time, Your Honor. Absolutely not. With all due respect, Your Honor...we don't live in this All right. Mr. Miller. Are you a homosexual? courtroom, - May I? - What? though, do we? - Certainly. - Answer the question! Are you a homo? No, we don't. Thank you. A faggot? A punk? However, as regards to this witness... - You okay? A queen, pillow biter, fairy? I'm going to sustain the defense's objection. - Yes. Bootie snatcher, rump roaster? How many weeks would you be out to sea without - You want a glass of water? Are you gay? stopping at port? - No. Oh, anywhere from two weeks to several months. Was Andy a good boss? Any women on board? Yes. Not when I was in the navy. He was very sweet. - Objection! So, during these long voyages...months at a time out How would you characterize his work as an attorney? - Order! to sea, no women in sight...hundreds of hardworking, How would I know? Where did this come from? Suddenly counsel's robust young men in the prime of their lives...at the I just worked for him. attacking his own witness? peak of their natural appetites and desires...their Excuse me, Your Honor, but is this for the record? Mr. Collins' sexual orientation has nothing to do with God-given hormonal instincts,anything going on? Mr. Miller, perhaps you should return to counsel's this case. Going on? Like what? table. Please have a seat, Miss Conine. Like two sailors down below making flippy-flop. Yes, sir. Would you approach the bench, Mr. Miller? - Objection. - Miss O'Hara? Could you kindly share with me...exactly what's going - Mr. Miller. - Yes? on inside your head...because at this moment, I don't We had one guy like that. Were you aware...at any time of any problems that have a clue. You haven't ruled on my objection, the senior partners had...with the quality of Andrew's Your Honor... everybody in this courtroom... is Your Honor. work prior to this missing file episode? thinking about sexual orientation, sexual preference... Go on, Mr. Miller. No, I wasn't. whatever you want to call it. You had one guy like that. Thank you. Who does what to whom and how they do it. You mean a homosexual? No more questions, Your Honor. They're looking at Andrew Beckett. He strutted around quarters naked trying to get Is Andrew Becket the kind of lawyer who misplaces They're thinking about it. everybody to notice him. crucial documents? They're looking at Mr. Wheeler, Miss Conine, even Made everyone sick. Not to my knowledge. No. you, Your Honor. He was destroying our morale. If you wanted to make a lawyer look incompetent, They're wondering about it. So we let him know this kind of behavior was not would this be a good way? Trust me, I know they're looking at me and thinking acceptable. Hiding an important document maybe for a few about it. How'd you do that? hours...and then making it look like the responsible So let's get it out in the open. Wrote him a letter? lawyer misplaced it? Let's get it out of the closet. We stuck his head in a latrine after ten of us had used Why would Mr. Wheeler and the others behave so Because this case is not just about AIDS, is it? it. outrageously? So let's talk about what this case is really all about: - You taught him a lesson, didn't you? Because they found out Andy was sick? The general public's hatred, our loathing...our fear of - Yes, we did. - He's not answering the question. homosexuals... - Like firing Andrew taught him a lesson. - Perhaps. and how that climate of hatred and fear...translated - Objection. We've had lawyers with heart attacks, ulcers, prostate into the firing I withdraw. You were aware when you worked with cancer, leukemia! Melissa Benedict...that she had AIDS, correct? 10 10Philadelphia (1993) movie script by Ron Nyswaner. Draft, September 21, 1992. - She didn't try to conceal it. - My wife, Lisa. Oh, nothing - So you are aware... - Are you Lisa? Nice to meet you. Can go wrong of the difference between a bruise and a lesion. - Nice to meet you. Thank you. Correct? - You look wonderful! - Thank you. Beckett told me he had been hit by a racket ball, and I - Maria, Lisa. - Sure. believed him. - Miguel's sister, Maria. Congratulations, Counselor. Did you avoid contact with Ms. Benedict after you - How are you, Maria? Congratulations? found out she had AIDS? - Do you care for something to drink? You've survived what I assume to be your first gay She says and I quote, that you were repulsed by her. - I'll take care ofJoe. party intact. Is that correct? You're looking, uh, alive tonight! Let me tell you something. I felt, and I still feel nothing...but the deepest I had a blood transfusion, and I feel great. When you're brought up the way most people are in sympathy and compassion So, you like it? this country...there's not a whole lot of discussion for people like Melissa...who contracted this terrible I'm a lawsuit. about homosexuality...or what do you call it, alternate disease through no fault of their own. You get it? lifestyles. Don't move now. I'm a lawsuit. As a kid you're taught that queers are funny, queers Okay. - It's not bad. are weird. Boy. It's not going through. - Lawsuit. Queers dress up like their mother, that they're afraid We may have to flush it out again. - What are you drinking? to fight...that they're a danger to little kids. The vein's closed. - Wine is good. That all they want to do is get into your pants. We've got to call Barbara. Can I have some of the red, please? That pretty much sums up the general thinking, if you - Nurse Ratchett. We've got to get to this Q and A sometime tonight, want to know the truth. - Wait a minute. you know? - Thank you for sharing that with me. Yeah. Tell her to come over. Sure. Just one problem. - You're very welcome. Look, I've... There's so much stuff that I need to get - I'm at a party right now. Let's go over this testimony. done. - Fine. Whatever. We've got a big day on Monday. Can we... Can we just skip the treatment for tonight? - We'll get to it, just later. Okay. First I'll ask you... No. We are not skipping this treatment. - Thank you. "Can you describe the circumstances in which...you It's my arm, and it's my treatment, and I say skip it. Hi, Joe Miller. joined the firm Wyant, Wheeler, Hellerman, Tetlow Well... - Do I know you? and Brown?" You know something? - Mona Lisa. Miller? That stuff is saving your life. Ah. Uh, lawsuit. Do you ever pray? What's the matter with you tonight? Nice. Have fun. Andrew, that is not the answer to the question. Close the law book. Mr. Sandman But, yes, I pray. Will you just... Bring me a dream - What do you pray for? The least you can do...is look at me...and give me a Make him the cutest boy that I've ever seen - What do you mean? little of your time, man. Give him two lips like roses in clover I pray that... I don't know! Got it? Then tell me that my lonesome nights are over I pray my baby is healthy. You are worried...we don't have very much time left, Mr. Sandman I pray my wife made it through delivery. now, aren't you? I'm so alone I pray the Phillies win the pennant. No. No. Don't have a boyfriend to call my own Now, can we go through these questions? I'll tell you what I'm gonna do. Oh, won't you please turn on your magic beam Number one: "Can you describe the circumstances in I'm going to start planning my memorial service. Mr. Sandman, bring us a dream which... you joined the firm Wyant, Wheeler, I'm going to start preparing for the inevitable. It is hard to imagine Hellerman, Tetlow and Brown?" Maybe you should think about it. Oh, that nothing at all Can you do that for me? No. Could be so exciting There's a possibility I won't be around to see the end I've got a better idea. And so much fun of this trial. - Hi, Andrew. Hi, Miguel. Oh, heaven Yes, I've considered that. - Hey, hey! Is a place I've made some provisions in my will for some - Oh, Joe Miller, Counselor. Where nothing charities. 11 11Philadelphia (1993) movie script by Ron Nyswaner. Draft, September 21, 1992. Miguel will need a lawyer. Jesus. He throws a quart of hot yogurt on your back! I know it's not your area. God. That reminds me... I know a good probate lawyer. Yes, baby. How'd that make you feel? - Thank you. Oh, I love you, little Larice. Relieved...that I never told him I was gay. - You're welcome. Now... Place your left hand on the Bible. Just very relieved. "Can you describe the circumstances in which...you Raise your right hand. All right. joined the firm Wyant, Wheeler, Hellerman, Tetlow Do you swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but Are you a good lawyer, Andrew? and Brown?" the truth, so help you God? I'm an excellent lawyer. Do you mind this music? - I do. What makes you an excellent lawyer? Do you like opera? - Please be seated. I love the law. I am not that familiar with opera, Andrew. Andrew, can you describe the circumstances in I know the law. Oh, this is my favorite aria. which...you joined the firm Wyant, Wheeler, I excel at practicing. It's Maria Callas. Hellerman, Tetlow and Brown? What do you love about the law, Andrew? It's Andrea Chenier. Wyant, Wheeler aggressively recruited me. I... Many things. Umberto Giordano. They were the most prestigious firm in Philadelphia... What I love the most? This is Madeleine. full of opportunity. Yes. She's saying how...during the French Revolution the And I was impressed with the partners. Is that every now and again...not often, but mob set fire to her house. - Including Charles Wheeler? occasionally...you get to be a part of...justice being And her mother died, saving her. - Particularly Charles. done. She says, "Look! What impressed you about him? That really is...quite a thrill when that happens. The place that cradled me is burning. He was the kind of lawyer I thought I wanted to be. Thank you, Andrew. I am alone." What kind of lawyer is that? You said earlier...you aspire to be the kind of person Do you hear the heartache in her voice? Possessed of an encyclopedic knowledge of the who had an adventurous spirit, correct? Can you feel it? law...a razor-sharp litigator, genuine leader. Something like that. Now, in come the strings, and it changes everything. Gifted at bringing out the very best in others...and an Do you take risks? It's like the music... it fills with a hope. awesome ability to illuminate...the most complex of In my work, yes. And that'll change again. legal concepts to a colleague, a courtroom...to the Calculated risks. Listen. man in the street. You have to. Listen. The kind of person who can play three sets of Did your doctor ever tell you to reduce stress? "I bring sorrow to those who love me." tennis...but doesn't sweat. That long hours and stressful working Oh, that single cello! Underneath an elegant surface...he has an conditions...might damage the immune system...and "It was during this sorrow that love came to me. adventurous spirit. speed up your illness? A voice filled with harmony. In the years you worked at Wyant, Wheeler...did you My doctor mentioned the impact AIDS... It said, "Live still. ever tell Charles Wheeler you were gay? Excuse me. I am life. No, I didn't. My doctor mentioned the impact stress could have on Heaven is in your eyes. Why not? the immune system. It's everything around you. You don't bring your personal life into a law firm. Have you ever been to the Stallion Showcase It's the blood and the mud. You're not supposed to have a personal life, really. Cinema...on st Street? I am divine! Anyway, I did plan to tell Charles eventually. I've been to...that... I am oblivion. But then something happened...at the racket I've been to that theater...three times in my life. I am the god...that comes down from the heavens to club...about three years ago. What kind of movies do they show there? the earth...and makes of the earth a heaven. Somebody started telling some jokes. Gay movies. I am love. What do you call a woman who has P.M.S. and E.S.P. Gay pornographic movies? I am love." at the same time? Yes. Geez, I better get out of here. I don't know! Objection, Your Honor. Lisa's... What do you call her? Your Honor, this line of questioning is vital to the I told her that, you know... A bitch who knows everything. issue of credibility. I'll look over the Q and A. Sounds like someone I know. Let's see where this is going. No, you're ready. Hey, Walter, how does a faggot fake an orgasm? Continue, Counselor. 12 12Philadelphia (1993) movie script by Ron Nyswaner. Draft, September 21, 1992. Do men have sex with each other in that theater? You could have infected Mr. Alvarez at that time. Is Your Honor, if Andrew was forced to use a wheelchair Some men. that correct? due to his illness... Have you ever had sex with anyone in that theater? Yes. would the defense ask him to park it I'm Robert. You've testified that the lesions on your face...were outside...because it would unfairly influence the jury? Andy. visible to the people that you worked with, correct? We're talking about AIDS, about lesions. Yes. That's right. Let's see what we're talking about. Once. And you contend that when the partners were made I'll allow it. When? Approximately what year did that event take aware of the lesions... Mr. Beckett, would you please remove your shirt? place? that they leapt to the conclusion that you had AIDS My God, what a nightmare! I guess it was . and fired you. He asked for it. Were you aware in ' ...that there was a fatal Is that correct? Can you see the lesions on your chest in this mirror? disease out there called AIDS...and that you could As painful as it is...to accuse my former colleagues... Yes. contract it through sexual activity? of such reprehensible behavior...it is the only Thank you. I'd heard of some... conclusion I could come to. Do you swear to tell the whole truth, so help you I'd heard of a thing. Do you have any lesions on your face at this time? God? The gay plague, the gay cancer. One here...right by my ear. I do. We didn't know how you could get it...or that it killed Your Honor, may I approach the witness? Please be seated. you. Mr. Wheeler, were you aware that Andrew Do you need a break, Mr. Beckett? Yes, you may. Beckett...was suffering from AIDS at the time of his No. I could use some water, though. Remembering that you're under oath...answering departure from Wyant, Wheeler? John, would you bring Mr. Beckett some water? truthfully...can you see the lesions on your face in this - No. While you were employed at Wyant, Wheeler you did mirror...from three feet away? - For absolute clarity...did you fire Andrew everything you could... Answering truthfully. Beckett...because he had AIDS? to make sure no one knew that you were an active Well, l... No, I did not fire Andrew Beckett because he had homosexual. At the time I was fired... AIDS. Correct? I had four lesions, and they were much bigger. Mr. Wheeler, can you explain, in a way that leaves no No. Could you answer the question, please? doubt...why you promoted... That's not correct. Well, no. Andrew Beckett through your firm? I never lied about it. No, I can't really see it. And then, most importantly...why you eventually As a homosexual...one is often forced to conceal No more questions, Your Honor. asked him to leave? one's sexuality. This would be a good time to break for today. If you're the owner of a major league ball club...you Isn't that right? - We can reconvene in the morning. recruit the hot rookie. In some circumstances, yes. - I hate this case. And Andy was tremendously promising as a young Isn't it true you've spent your life pretending to be Your Honor, may I have five minutes in redirect? attorney. something you're not...so much so that the art of Mr. Beckett, can you go on for five minutes? Fresh out of Penn. concealment and dishonesty... - Three minutes. Crackerjack. - has become second nature... - Yes. That's why we went after him. - Your Honor, I object! May I borrow your mirror, please? That's why we hired him. I'll withdraw it, Do you have any lesions on any part of your body at And that's why we stuck with him year after year. Your Honor. this time...that resemble the lesions you had on your Why did you give him...opportunity after opportunity? Mr. Beckett, were you living with... face...at the time that you were fired? Well, when you groom someone...the way we Miguel Alvarez...in or ' when you had Yes. On my torso. groomed Andy, your...anonymous sexual encounter in the porn Your torso. nurturing him...lavishing all kinds of special treatment theater? If it please the court...I would like to ask Andrew to on him...you make quite an investment. Yes. remove his shirt... We were waiting for the promise to kick in and deliver. So you could have infected him, isn't that right? so that everyone could get an accurate idea of what But ultimately we could no longer...ignore the gap Miguel has not been infected. we're talking about. between the reality and the promise. You didn't answer my question. Objection. Thank you, Mr. Wheeler. Your Honor, it would unfairly influence the jury. No more questions at this time, Your Honor. 13 13Philadelphia (1993) movie script by Ron Nyswaner. Draft, September 21, 1992. Mr. Miller? - Call an ambulance, please? Some rookie who can't cut it so I can see if he is up to Objection! - Right away. the challenge? - Your Honor, objection. An ambulance, please! Or am I gonna give that assignment to my best - All right, Mr. Miller. Let him breathe. pilot...my sharpest, my most experienced, my top - That'll be sufficient. Please make room for him. gun...the very best I got? - Mr. Wheeler, you are magnificent. It's not working. I just don't get that. You are my hero. - Please, sir! Would somebody please explain it to me...like I'm a Andrew is right. - It's not working! six-year-old? You are the greatest. - They know how to save him. - Juror number six? - I agree. Are you gay? - It is making him worse! - Juror number seven? - I agree. Objection. Did you notice any changes whatsoever in Andrew's - Juror number nine? - I agree. How dare you! appearance...over the course of the year leading up Juror number ten? - I disagree. Witness will kindly answer. to his termination? - Juror number ? - I agree. No, I am not a homosexual. Yes. I did. - Juror number ? Agree. Isn't it true that when you realized... Were these changes for the better or for the worse? Have you awarded any damages? Andrew Beckett... your golden boy, your future senior Sometimes for the better, but generally they were for Yes, Your Honor, we have. partner... the worse. For back pay and loss of benefits we award $ . was gay and had AIDS...it drove a stake of fear right Mr. Seidman, what did you think caused these For mental anguish and humiliation we award through your heterosexual heart? changes in Andy's appearance? $ . Remembering...all the hugs and handshakes, the I was afraid. And for punitive damages we award $ . intimate moments in the sauna...the friendly pats on I suspected Andy had AIDS. You may record the verdict. the backside that you and Andrew exchanged... - Order. Everyone remain seated until the jury is removed. like guys exchange. - Thank you. Your witness. How could they do that? It made you say, "My God! - Miss Conine? This trial is now concluded. What does this say about me?" - Mr. Seidman...did you share your suspicions with Mr. Congratulations! Objection, Your Honor. Wheeler...or any of the other managing partners at We'll strain ourselves getting a reversal on this one. The witness will please respond to the question. any time...before the decision to fire Andrew Beckett - We'll get started in the morning. You may tap dance around me all you wish...with was made? - Well, that's that. your innuendoes No. I didn't. Congratulations, Mr. Miller. and locker room fantasies. I didn't mention it to anyone...not even Andy. I'll see you at the appeal. But the truth still remains that your client...worked I didn't even give him a chance to talk about it. Congratulations. when he wanted to work...telling us what he thought And I think I'm going to regret that...for as long as I Well done. we needed to know about who he really was. live. Oh, man. Andy insisted on bending the rules...and his work - Any more questions, Miss Conine? Thanks a lot. suffered tremendously - That's all, Your Honor. - I'll see ya at the hospital. in the long run as a result of that. They are sayin'he wasn't a good lawyer. He was - Okay. Explain this like I'm a six-year-old, 'cause I just don't mediocre. Oh, Mr. Miller. get it. And the fact that they gave him the most important Hi. How you doin'? Who makes these rules that you're talking about? lawsuit they ever had... - You know where the room is? You? for one of their most important clients... - Down the hall. Read your Bible, Mr. Miller, They say that doesn't prove anything because that - Right there. Old and New Testament. was just a test. - The one off... Pretty valuable rules in there. - What'd they call it? A carrot? Thanks. Excuse me. - Yeah. "What's up, Doc?" If he leaves the hospital, which is unlikely...don't Excuse... I can't... To see if he'd rise to the occasion. expect him to be Excuse me! Okay. remotely like he was before this crisis. Christ's sakes, somebody get a doctor! Say I gotta send a pilot into enemy territory...and he's He's lost the vision in his right eye...and because of What is it? gonna be flyin' a plane that costs $ million. the C.M.V. Turn over now. Who am I gonna put in that plane? He will not regain his vision. 14 14Philadelphia (1993) movie script by Ron Nyswaner. Draft, September 21, 1992. - Next door, to the right. Come on, sweetheart. - The C.M.V. Has ravaged his body. It's all right. Hi. Congratulations. It's okay. Don't worry about it. Hey. Way to go. Good night, my angel. Man of the hour. My sweet boy. Hey, Joe. No, let me help you. We are so grateful to you. Miguel... You were wonderful. Thank you so much. I'm ready. - Can I take that for you? Hello? - Yeah. I brought some... Joe, it's Miguel. - Oh, wonderful. Hello? - Cheese and stuff. - It's nice to see you. How ya doin'? - Everybody's upstairs. What do you call a thousand lawyers...chained Sometimes I think that I know together at the bottom of the ocean? What love's all about I don't know. And when I see the light A good start. I know I'll be all right Excellent work, Counselor. I've got my friends in the world I thank you. I had my friends It was great working with you... When we were boys and girls Counselor. And the secrets came unfurled I'd better go. Look at my boy. Yeah. Sure thing. Oh, hi. I'll see you later? Yes, I know. Thanks for stopping by. City of Brotherly Love I'll see you again. Place I call home I'll keep it on ice for you. Don't turn your back on me See you. I don't wanna be alone I just want to say thank you. Love lasts forever We really appreciate it. Someone is talkin'to me We'll see you again? Calling my name He's a fighter. Tell me I'm not to blame We just want to get him home. I won't be ashamed of love Thank you, Joe. Philadelphia What do you call a thousand lawyers chained at the City of Brotherly Love bottom of the ocean? Sometimes I think that I know - A good start? What love's all about - Very amusing. And when I see the light I'll see you tomorrow, buddy. I know I'll be all right Okay? Philadelphia God bless you, Andy. Good night, son. Try to get some rest, okay? I love you, Andy. I love you too, Dad. See you first thing tomorrow. Hey. It's okay. - Don't worry. - I'll see you tomorrow.