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The Young Philadelphians

NR19592h 16mVincent Sherman
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 71%

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"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.

Drama
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaLawyer

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What is The Young Philadelphians (1959) about?

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.

Who stars in The Young Philadelphians?

The Young Philadelphians stars Paul Newman (Anthony Judson Lawrence), Barbara Rush (Joan Dickinson), Alexis Smith (Carol Wharton), Brian Keith (Mike Flanagan), Diane Brewster (Kate Judson Lawrence). The film was directed by Vincent Sherman.

How long is The Young Philadelphians?

The Young Philadelphians has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1959. It is rated NR.

Is The Young Philadelphians worth watching?

The Young Philadelphians holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 71. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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