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The Young Philadelphians
“Guilty secrets. Shocking scandals. All in a day's work for one Philadelphian lawyer.”
7.4 / 10• 1959• 2h 16m•NR• English
Drama
Storyline
Up and coming young lawyer Anthony Lawrence faces several ethical and emotional dilemmas as he climbs the Philadelphia social ladder. His personal and professional skills are tested as he tries to balance the needs of his fiance Joan, the expectations of his colleagues and his own obligation to defend his friend Chester on a murder count.
Cast & Crew
Paul Newman
Anthony Judson Lawrence
Lead
Barbara Rush
Joan Dickinson
Alexis Smith
Carol Wharton
Brian Keith
Mike Flanagan
Diane Brewster
Kate Judson Lawrence
Billie Burke
Mrs. J. Arthur Allen
John Williams
Gilbert Dickinson
Robert Vaughn
Chester A. 'Chet' Gwynn
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Vincent Sherman's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Young Philadelphians is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
