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The Young Philadelphians (1959)

Directed by Vincent Sherman

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.

Rated NR | Length 136 minutes

Actors

Paul Newman | Barbara Rush | Alexis Smith | Brian Keith | Diane Brewster | Billie Burke | John Williams | Robert Vaughn | Otto Kruger | Paul Picerni | Robert Douglas | Frank Conroy | Adam West | Richard Deacon | Helen Jay | Al McGranary