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The Young Philadelphians

  • 1959
  • Approved
  • 2h 16m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
4K
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The Young Philadelphians (1959)
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Drama

A promising lawyer tries to handle his social and professional problems while climbing the ranks in Philadelphia.A promising lawyer tries to handle his social and professional problems while climbing the ranks in Philadelphia.A promising lawyer tries to handle his social and professional problems while climbing the ranks in Philadelphia.

  • Director
    • Vincent Sherman
  • Writers
    • James Gunn
    • Richard P. Powell
  • Stars
    • Paul Newman
    • Barbara Rush
    • Alexis Smith
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Vincent Sherman
    • Writers
      • James Gunn
      • Richard P. Powell
    • Stars
      • Paul Newman
      • Barbara Rush
      • Alexis Smith
    • 41User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 5 nominations total

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    Trailer 0:38
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    Paul Newman in The Young Philadelphians (1959)
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    Paul Newman and Robert Vaughn in The Young Philadelphians (1959)
    Barbara Rush in The Young Philadelphians (1959)
    Robert Vaughn in The Young Philadelphians (1959)
    Paul Newman and Robert Vaughn in The Young Philadelphians (1959)
    Paul Newman, Robert Vaughn, Anthony Eisley, and Barbara Rush in The Young Philadelphians (1959)
    Barbara Rush in The Young Philadelphians (1959)
    Paul Newman in The Young Philadelphians (1959)
    Paul Newman, Harry Stradling Sr., and Vincent Sherman in The Young Philadelphians (1959)
    Paul Newman in The Young Philadelphians (1959)

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    Paul Newman
    Paul Newman
    • Anthony Judson Lawrence
    Barbara Rush
    Barbara Rush
    • Joan Dickinson
    Alexis Smith
    Alexis Smith
    • Carol Wharton
    Brian Keith
    Brian Keith
    • Mike Flanagan
    Diane Brewster
    Diane Brewster
    • Kate Judson Lawrence
    Billie Burke
    Billie Burke
    • Mrs. J. Arthur Allen
    John Williams
    John Williams
    • Gilbert Dickinson
    Robert Vaughn
    Robert Vaughn
    • Chester A. Gwynn
    Otto Kruger
    Otto Kruger
    • John Marshall Wharton
    Paul Picerni
    Paul Picerni
    • Louis Donetti
    Robert Douglas
    Robert Douglas
    • Uncle Morton Stearnes
    Frank Conroy
    Frank Conroy
    • Doctor Shippen Stearnes
    Adam West
    Adam West
    • Bill Lawrence
    Anthony Eisley
    Anthony Eisley
    • Carter Henry
    • (as Fred Eisley)
    Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon
    • George Archibald
    John Alban
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Murray Alper
    Murray Alper
    • Diner Counterman
    • (uncredited)
    Don Anderson
    Don Anderson
    • Man at Airport
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Vincent Sherman
    • Writers
      • James Gunn
      • Richard P. Powell
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      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.
    • Goofs
      At the very end of the film when Paul Newman and Barbara Rush are walking out of the courtroom, they're holding each others backs, but in the next shot, they're holding hands.
    • Quotes

      Joan Dickinson: At least you have someplace to go.

      Anthony Judson Lawrence: Haven't you?

      Joan Dickinson: Are you kidding? I have no talents. Nothing. I was very well educated to be an idiot. And I was a very good student.

    • Connections
      Featured in Hanging with Batman (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      When Irish I eyes Are Smiling
      (uncredited)
      Music by Ernest Ball
      Lyrics by Chauncey Olcott and George Graff
      sung by Brian Keith and unidentified actress

    User reviews41

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    Absolutely agree: Vaughn's performance a show-stopper.
    Absolutely agree about the high quality of Oscar-nominee Robert Vaughn's performance. It must be his finest movie moment. And Barbara Rush does herself proud, too. Film's reality holds up even 40 years later; one of the era's more credible dramatizations.
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    5
    • AnonII
    • Sep 23, 1999

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 30, 1959 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Philadelphian
    • Filming locations
      • Will Rogers State Historic Park - 1501 Will Rogers State Park Road, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California, USA(Wharton Estate exteriors)
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 16 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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