Newman, by then established as a big star, might have chosen better than this over-two-hour-long soap opera.
The Young Philadelphians (1959)
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Reviews Counted:2
Fresh:0
Rotten:2
Average Rating:3.3/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 28 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: Paul Newman stars as young, ambitious Philadelphia lawyer Anthony Judson Lawrence, who narrates his own schemes to climb his way up the social ladder. When he accepts the job as defense for an... Paul Newman stars as young, ambitious Philadelphia lawyer Anthony Judson Lawrence, who narrates his own schemes to climb his way up the social ladder. When he accepts the job as defense for an ex-army buddy wrongfully accused of murder, his convictions and ambition come into conflict. THE YOUNG PHILADELPHIANS is a rousing drama that was nominated for three Academy Awards in 1960, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Robert Vaughn, and Best Black-and-white Cinematography. [More]
Starring: Paul Newman, Barbara Rush, Brian Keith, Alexis Smith
Starring: Paul Newman, Barbara Rush, Brian Keith, Alexis Smith, Diane Brewster, Billie Burke, John Williams, Robert Vaughn
Director: Vincent Sherman
Director: Vincent Sherman
Producer: James Gunn
Composer: Ernest Gold
Reviews for The Young Philadelphians
The trials and tribulations of the rich, like those of the poor, can be undramatic.
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