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On the Waterfront is a 1954 American crime drama film, directed by Elia Kazan and written by Budd Schulberg. It stars Marlon Brando, and features Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger, Pat Henning and Eva Marie Saint in her film debut. The musical score was composed by Leonard Bernstein.
A classic film directed by Elia Kazan and starring Marlon Brando as a longshoreman who stands up to his corrupt union bosses. See the plot summary, cast and crew, trivia, reviews, awards, and more on IMDb.
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- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Elia Kazan
- 1954-06-22
A classic film noir about a former boxer who joins a crusade against mob corruption in the Hoboken waterfront. See critics' reviews, ratings, trailer, cast, and where to watch or buy On the Waterfront online.
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- Marlon Brando
- Elia Kazan
- Drama
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A classic film about a former boxer and a longshoreman who witness and testify against mob-controlled union bosses in Hoboken. The plot summary includes the main characters, the murder of Joey Doyle, the romance of Terry and Edie, and the climactic confrontation with Friendly.
In “On the Waterfront,” there's a moment when Terry goes for a walk in the park with Edie ( Eva Marie Saint ), the sister of a man who has been thrown off a roof for talking to crime investigators. She drops a glove. He picks it up, and instead of handing it back, he pulls it on over his own workers' hands.
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A classic film by Elia Kazan about a longshoreman's moral dilemma in a corrupt union. Features commentary, interviews, documentaries, and more on this 1954 masterpiece starring Marlon Brando and Eva Marie Saint.
