Drama · United States of America · 1959 · 2h 16m

The Young Philadelphians

Director

Cast

Paul Newman as Anthony Judson Lawrence Barbara Rush as Joan Dickinson Alexis Smith as Carol Wharton Brian Keith as Mike Flanagan Diane Brewster as Kate Judson Lawrence Billie Burke as Mrs. J. Arthur Allen

Crew

Harry Stradling Sr. — Director of Photography William H. Ziegler — Editor Ernest Gold — Original Music Composer James Gunn — Screenplay Richard Powell — Novel

Tagline

Guilty secrets. Shocking scandals. All in a day's work for on Philadelphian lawyer.

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes

philadelphia, pennsylvania lawyer

Key Collaborators

Vincent Sherman Director Harry Stradling Sr. Director of Photography William H. Ziegler Editor Ernest Gold Original Music Composer James Gunn Screenplay Richard Powell Novel

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