The Young Philadelphians

The Young Philadelphians (1959)

Approved 30 May 1959 • Drama • 2h 16m
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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
James Gunn, Richard P. Powell
Writer
Paul Newman, Barbara Rush, Alexis Smith
Starring

Language: English
Awards: Nominated for 3 Oscars. 5 nominations total
Country: United States
Metacritic Score:
DVD Release Date: 01 Apr 2012
Box Office Total:

7.4

IMDb (4239 votes)
71%
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