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The Young Philadelphians
1959 · 2h 16m · NR
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What is it about? The Young Philadelphians
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.
Genre: drama. Themes: philadelphia, pennsylvania, lawyer.
Cast and crew The Young Philadelphians
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Creators
- Directed byVincent Sherman
- ScreenplayJames Gunn
- Based on the novel byRichard Powell
- MusicErnest Gold
- CinematographyHarry Stradling Sr.
- EditingWilliam H. Ziegler
Full cast and crew18 cast members, 29 crew
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 · J. Arthur Allen
- John Williams · Gilbert Dickinson
- Robert Vaughn · Chet
- Otto Kruger · John Marshall Wharton
- Paul Picerni · Louis Donetti
- Robert Douglas · Morton Stearnes
- Frank Conroy · Doctor Shippen Stearnes
- Adam West · William Lawrence III
- Richard Deacon · George Archibald
- Helen Jay · Floozy
- Al McGranary · Judge
- Herschel Graham · Juror (uncredited)
- Sam Harris · Party Guest (uncredited)
Crew:
- Ernest Gold · Original Music Composer
- Vincent Sherman · Director
- Richard Powell · Novel
- William H. Ziegler · Editor
- James Gunn · Screenplay
- Harry Stradling Sr. · Director of Photography
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Details The Young Philadelphians
- First theatrical release
- May 21, 1959
- Release in the US
- May 30, 1959
- Country
- United States
- Original language
- English
- Rating
- NR
- Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently asked questions
How long is The Young Philadelphians?
2h 16m (136 minutes).
Who’s in The Young Philadelphians?
Paul Newman, Barbara Rush, Alexis Smith, Brian Keith, Diane Brewster, Billie Burke, John Williams, Robert Vaughn, Otto Kruger, and Paul Picerni. Directed by Vincent Sherman.
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