The Young Philadelphians

Name: The Young Philadelphians
Released: 1959-05-21
Rating: 7.4

7.4/10 (57)

·1959· 136 min

Director: Vincent Sherman

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

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

Paul Newman

Anthony Judson Lawrence

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

Otto Kruger

John Marshall Wharton

Paul Picerni

Louis Donetti

Robert Douglas

Uncle Morton Stearnes

Frank Conroy

Doctor Shippen Stearnes

In brief

The Young Philadelphians (1959) is a drama film. With an average rating of 7.4/10 from 57 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 16min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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The Young Philadelphians runs 136 minutes (2h 16min).

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The Young Philadelphians has an average rating of 7.4/10 based on 57 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Young Philadelphians from?

The Young Philadelphians was released in 1959.