Wonderful character development!

Thanks for the memories!

An absolute waste of money

This movie tries so hard to be funny, yet it falls flat every time. Just another example of recycled ideas repackaged with women in an attempt to appeal to a certain audience.

Dated but entertaining drama with terrific cast. My only real criticism is that, as a native Philadelphian - they did not do their homework. South Philadelphia is South Philadelphia or South Philly. It has never been referred to as "South Side." We would have no clue what you are talking about! It is "The Main Line" - not (stand alone) "Main Line." We have police districts not precincts ( this is Philadelphia not New York). No one in this picture has a Philly accent (we're hard to miss). Finally, how does poor single mom who was cut out of the will and with no known income, afford a lovely townhouse while schmoozing the ladies of the Junior League, etc?? How could young Anthony afford an Ivy League college and Law School? Shouldn't he be supporting mom? Is she a "kept woman" or what?? Stretches credibility a bit!But it is a pleasant way to pass the time! Enjoy!

This movie came a year after Newman became a big name in movies. With 4 films in 1958 and Newman actually is one of the few stars who really got started more on live television broadcasts. This was really Paul first starring role. Like his live television, he carries this film very well.With Barbara Rush and Alexis Smith on for powerful female support, there are some really great moments. I especially like the moment when he turns down the advances of a married woman by telling her if they are to connect, she must divorce her older husband. This moment is played well in this movie.There are lots of good moments, with the only weakness being the ending. Richard Deacon is the key witness in the trial but the testimony being proof for a murder is especially weak. Robert Vaughn as the Defendant is excellent in a small role, but an important one.Newman fans should check this one out, as it does show how good an actor he was, and if they really want to see him at his best, try and get a hold of his live television roles on DVD. He is at his best live, I wish other than US Steel -Bang The Drum Slowly, I have never gotten to see anything live from Newman though I highly recommend that one which is on DVD.

Interesting, and ultimately quite gripping, drama.A young lawyer, Tony Lawrence (played by Paul Newman), embarks on a successful legal career in Philadelphia. He steadily climbs the social and corporate ladder, though with much personal baggage and bitterness.It's the last few scenes of this movie that make it so good. It was fine, but not fantastic, before. We see Paul Newman's character's trials, tribulations and success. It is interesting, but not overly engaging. However, the engagement factor is ratcheted up several notches toward the end, when he defends his friend in court. The story changes from a fairly standard drama to a very intriguing courtroom drama.Solid work by Paul Newman in the lead role. Good support from Robert Vaughn, Barbara Rush, Brian Keith and a host of others. Vaughn got a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for his efforts, the only Oscar nomination in his career.

Vincent Sherman directed this long but interesting drama that stars Paul Newman as Anthony Judson Lawrence, an ambitious young man in Philadelphia society who rises from construction foreman to law school student with a good offer of employment that is interrupted by the Korean War, which sees Tony distinguish himself even more. After his discharge, he resumes his successful career, finding love along the way. There is a sad development when old friend(and fellow war veteran) 'Chet'(played by Robert Vaughn) has fallen on hard times, now an alcoholic accused of murder, and wanting Anthony to defend him, despite his inexperience... Despite the potential simple soap opera story, this is a well acted and written film that is surprisingly interesting. Glossy but entertaining.