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The Young Philadelphians

The Young Philadelphians

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 21, 1959

Runtime

2h 16m

Genres

Drama

User Score

75%

Original Title

The Young Philadelphians

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

Director

Vincent Sherman

Description

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.