Film
The Young Philadelphians
1959· NR· 2h 16m· Drama
“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 defend his friend Chester on a murder count.
1959-05-21
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Key Crew
DirectorVincent Sherman
ScreenplayJames Gunn
Director of PhotographyHarry Stradling Sr.
Original Music ComposerErnest Gold
EditorWilliam H. Ziegler
Full cast & crew (18 cast · 28 crew)
Details
Released1959-05-21
Runtime2h 16m · NR
StatusReleased
StudiosWarner Bros. Pictures
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating7.4/10 · 56 votes
Original languageen
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