The Young Philadelphians(1959)

movie - first aired/released 1959-05-21 - 136 min - audience 7.4

Drama

Directed by Vincent Sherman

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.