The Young Philadelphians
A promising lawyer tries to handle his social and professional problems while climbing the legal ladder in Philadelphia.
- Rated
- Approved
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Released
- 1959
- Country
- United States
Details
Release year: 1959
Storyline
A promising lawyer tries to handle his social and professional problems while climbing the legal ladder in Philadelphia.
Top credits
Paul Newman ā Anthony Judson Lawrence
Barbara Rush ā Joan Dickinson
Alexis Smith ā Carol Wharton
Brian Keith ā Mike Flanagan
Awards
0 wins & 3 nominations
See all awards āDid you know
ā¢ Despite having been nominated for an Oscar for this movie, Robert Vaughn was omitted from the "In Memoriam" tribute at the 89th Academy Awards. The omission shocked and angered many viewers.
ā¢ According to the author of the book "The Philadelphian", Richard Powell, the cross-examination of the butler and the sniff test of different kinds of alcoholic spirits were based on a real court case.
ā¢ Diane Brewster, who plays Paul Newman's mother, is six years younger than Newman.
User reviews
Look past the poorly constructed beginning--this is one fine film.
The Philadelphia Way of Life
Kate did her son wrong...
Technical specs
- Sound mix
- Mono
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
- Color
- Black and White
