Movie·1959·2h 16m
The Young Philadelphians
Guilty secrets. Shocking scandals. All in a day's work for one Philadelphian lawyer.
Directed By
Vincent Sherman
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
James Gunn
Cinematography
Harry Stradling Sr.
Music
Ernest Gold
Editor
William H. Ziegler
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
55 votes
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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
Helen Jay
Floozy
Al McGranary
Judge
Herschel Graham
Juror (uncredited)
Sam Harris
Party Guest (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Ernest Gold
Original Music Composer
William H. Ziegler
Editor
Vincent Sherman
Director
James Gunn
Screenplay
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
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