The Young Philadelphians

The Young Philadelphians

1959 · 2 hr 16 min · Approved

Drama

Directors

Vincent Sherman

Actors

  • Paul Newman
  • Barbara Rush
  • Alexis Smith

Credits: 3

Summary

A promising lawyer tries to handle his social and professional problems while climbing the ranks in Philadelphia.

More about this movie

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.