The Young Philadelphians (1959)
Guilty secrets. Shocking scandals. All in a day's work for on 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.
Director: Vincent Sherman
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 136 min
Release Date: May 21, 1959
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
Screenplay
- Richard Powell (Novel)
- James Gunn (Screenplay)
Music: Ernest Gold
Cinematography: Harry Stradling Sr.
Editing: William H. Ziegler
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Courtroom Drama
Keywords
philadelphia, pennsylvania, lawyer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Young Philadelphians 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 directed The Young Philadelphians?
- The Young Philadelphians was directed by Vincent Sherman.
- Who stars in The Young Philadelphians?
- The Young Philadelphians stars Paul Newman, Barbara Rush, Alexis Smith, Brian Keith, Diane Brewster, Billie Burke.
- How long is The Young Philadelphians?
- The Young Philadelphians has a runtime of 2h 16m (136 minutes).
- What genre is The Young Philadelphians?
- The Young Philadelphians is a Drama film.
- Where was The Young Philadelphians produced?
- The Young Philadelphians was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Young Philadelphians?
- The themes of The Young Philadelphians include: Courtroom Drama.