The Young Philadelphians

Name: The Young Philadelphians
Director: Vincent Sherman
Genre: Drama
Released: 1959-05-21
Duration: 136 min
Cast: Paul Newman, Barbara Rush, Alexis Smith, Brian Keith, Diane Brewster

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1959 · 136 min · NR · Drama · TMDB 7.4/10

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.

Directed by Vincent Sherman

Cast

Paul Newman — Anthony Judson Lawrence
Barbara Rush — Joan Dickinson
Alexis Smith — Carol Wharton
Brian Keith — Mike Flanagan
Diane Brewster — Kate Judson Lawrence