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The Young Philadelphians

1959-2h 16min
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7.5 / 10 46

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.

Directed by Vincent Sherman

Writers Richard Powell James Gunn

Stars Paul Newman Barbara Rush Alexis Smith

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Cast

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Paul Newman

Anthony Judson Lawrence
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Barbara Rush

Joan Dickinson
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Alexis Smith

Carol Wharton
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Brian Keith

Mike Flanagan
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Diane Brewster

Kate Judson Lawrence
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Billie Burke

Mrs. J. Arthur Allen
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John Williams

Gilbert Dickinson
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Robert Vaughn

Chester A. 'Chet' Gwynn
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Otto Kruger

John Marshall Wharton
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Paul Picerni

Louis Donetti
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Robert Douglas

Uncle Morton Stearnes
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Frank Conroy

Doctor Shippen Stearnes

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