The Young Philadelphians

"Guilty secrets. Shocking scandals. All in a day's work for on Philadelphian lawyer."

May 30 1959 Approved 2h 16m
Drama

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

James Gunn, Richard P. Powell

Directed by

Vincent Sherman

Cast

Paul Newman, Barbara Rush, Alexis Smith

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

Languages

English, Deutsch, Español

Awards

Nominated for 3 Oscars. 5 nominations total

Trailers
Young Philadelphians, The Original Trailer
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