The Young Philadelphians(1959)
Guilty secrets. Shocking scandals. All in a day's work for one Philadelphian lawyer.
The Young Philadelphians 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.
The Young Philadelphians (1959) is a drama film directed by Vincent Sherman, released on May 21, 1959 with a runtime of 2h 16m. It stars Paul Newman, Barbara Rush, Alexis Smith and Brian Keith. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 57 ratings.
- Director:
- Vincent Sherman
- Writers:
- Richard Powell, James Gunn
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Stradling Sr.
- Composer:
- Ernest Gold
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Young Philadelphians Cast & Crew
Main 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
John Williams
as Gilbert Dickinson
Robert Vaughn
as Chester A. 'Chet' Gwynn
Otto Kruger
as John Marshall Wharton
Paul Picerni
as Louis Donetti
Robert Douglas
as Uncle Morton Stearnes
Frank Conroy
as Doctor Shippen Stearnes
Key crew
Directed by Vincent Sherman, written by Richard Powell and James Gunn.
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The Young Philadelphians Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 57 ratings.
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The Young Philadelphians – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Young Philadelphians online?
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The Young Philadelphians (1959) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Young Philadelphians?
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The main cast of The Young Philadelphians (1959) includes Paul Newman, Barbara Rush, Alexis Smith, Brian Keith and Diane Brewster. The film was directed by Vincent Sherman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Young Philadelphians released?
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The Young Philadelphians was released on May 21, 1959 and runs for 2h 16m.
Is The Young Philadelphians worth watching?
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The Young Philadelphians (1959) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 57 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.