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The Young Philadelphians

1959 • 2h16m Drama

Rating

7.4/10

Popularity

2

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.

Details

Director

Vincent Sherman

Screenplay

James Gunn

Cast

Paul Newman

Barbara Rush

Alexis Smith

Release date

5/21/1959

Status

Released

Origin country

US

Vote count

54