The Young Philadelphians (1959)

7.4/10 136 min Drama

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.

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

Adam West

William Lawrence III

Richard Deacon

George Archibald

Al McGranary

Judge

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