The Young Philadelphians
May 21 1959
•2h 16m
•Drama
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.
Cast
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Paul Newman
Anthony Judson Lawrence
Barbara Rush
Joan Dickinson
Alexis Smith
Carol Wharton
Brian Keith
Mike Flanagan
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