The Young Philadelphians

The Young Philadelphians

7.4IMDb Score
Released:1959-05-21
Genre:Drama
Duration:136 min
Director:Vincent Sherman
Actors:Paul Newman, Barbara Rush, Alexis Smith, Brian Keith, Diane Brewster
Production:Warner Bros. Pictures

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.

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