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The Young Philadelphians (1959)

NR ★ 7.4/10 136 min Drama United States English
Novel: Richard Powell
Screenplay by: James Gunn
Streaming: Not available
Guilty secrets. Shocking scandals. All in a day's work for one Philadelphian lawyer.

Description

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.

Top Cast

Paul Newman
Paul Newman Anthony Judson Lawrence
Barbara Rush
Barbara Rush Joan Dickinson
Alexis Smith
Alexis Smith Carol Wharton
Brian Keith
Brian Keith Mike Flanagan
Diane Brewster
Diane Brewster Kate Judson Lawrence
Billie Burke
Billie Burke Mrs. J. Arthur Allen
John Williams
John Williams Gilbert Dickinson
Robert Vaughn
Robert Vaughn Chester A. 'Chet' Gwynn

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