The Young Philadelphians (1959)

  • NR
  • 05/21/1959 (US)
  • Drama
  • 2h 16m

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

Overview

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.

Vincent Sherman

Director

Richard Powell

Novel

James Gunn

Screenplay

Cast

Paul Newman's headshot

Paul Newman

Anthony Judson Lawrence
Barbara Rush's headshot

Barbara Rush

Joan Dickinson
Alexis Smith's headshot

Alexis Smith

Carol Wharton
Brian Keith's headshot

Brian Keith

Mike Flanagan
Diane Brewster's headshot

Diane Brewster

Kate Judson Lawrence
Billie Burke's headshot

Billie Burke

Mrs. J. Arthur Allen
John Williams's headshot

John Williams

Gilbert Dickinson
Robert Vaughn's headshot

Robert Vaughn

Chester A. 'Chet' Gwynn

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