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The Young Philadelphians (1959)

★ 7.4Approved136 min

1959 film by Vincent Sherman

The Young Philadelphians is a 1959 American legal drama film directed by Vincent Sherman and starring Paul Newman, Barbara Rush, Robert Vaughn and Alexis Smith. The film is based on the 1956 novel The Philadelphian, by Richard P. Powell.

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What is The Young Philadelphians about?
The Young Philadelphians (1959) — 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 o
Is The Young Philadelphians based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Young Philadelphians scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.