The Young Philadelphians_
"Guilty secrets. Shocking scandals. All in a day's work for on 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.
Starring
Paul Newman, Barbara Rush, Alexis Smith
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
The Young Philadelphians was released 67 years ago in 1959.
Overview
Up and coming young lawyer Anthony Lawrence faces several ethical and emotional dilemmas as he climbs the Philadelphia social ladder. His personal and profes...
The Young Philadelphians is a Drama film with a runtime of 2h 16m.
CAST (18)
Paul Newman
Anthony Judson Lawrence
Barbara Rush
Joan Dickinson
Alexis Smith
Carol Wharton
Brian Keith
Mike Flanagan
Diane Brewster
Kate Judson Lawrence
Billie Burke
Mrs. J. Arthur Allen
John Williams
Gilbert Dickinson
Robert Vaughn
Chester A. 'Chet' Gwynn
Otto Kruger
John Marshall Wharton
Paul Picerni
Louis Donetti
Robert Douglas
Uncle Morton Stearnes
Frank Conroy
Doctor Shippen Stearnes
Adam West
William Lawrence III
Richard Deacon
George Archibald
HJ
Helen Jay
Floozy
AM
Al McGranary
Judge
HG
Herschel Graham
Juror (uncredited)
SH
Sam Harris
Party Guest (uncredited)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
136 min (2h 16m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.5/10 (53 votes)
Popularity
3
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Young Philadelphians about?
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.
How long is The Young Philadelphians?
The Young Philadelphians has a runtime of 136 minutes (2h 16m).
Who stars in The Young Philadelphians?
The cast of The Young Philadelphians includes Paul Newman, Barbara Rush, Alexis Smith, Brian Keith, Diane Brewster.
What is the rating of The Young Philadelphians?
The Young Philadelphians has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 53 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama