

Guilty secrets. Shocking scandals. All in a day's work for one Philadelphian lawyer.
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 defe…
The Young Philadelphians (1959) is a drama film directed by Vincent Sherman. It stars Paul Newman, Barbara Rush, and Alexis Smith. The film runs for 2 hours 16 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 from 57 votes.

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

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The Young Philadelphians stars Paul Newman, Barbara Rush, Alexis Smith, and Brian Keith, and was directed by Vincent Sherman.
The Young Philadelphians has a runtime of 2 hours 16 minutes.
The Young Philadelphians was released in 1959.
The Young Philadelphians is a drama film.
The Young Philadelphians holds an average audience score of 7.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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