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1954 · Movie · 1h 48m · NR

On the Waterfront

CriticsCritics: 95
AudienceAudience: 8.0

A former prizefighter now works as a longshoreman under corrupt union leaders who intimidate workers and conceal violence. After a dockworker is killed, he struggles with whether to keep quiet or speak out, while growing closer to the victim’s sister and facing pressure from people close to him.

My take

You’ll enjoy this if you like gritty crime dramas, conflicted heroes, and stories about standing up to corruption; not for you if you prefer brisk pacing or understated drama.

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Cast

Eva Marie SaintMarlon BrandoKarl MaldenLee J. CobbRod SteigerPat HenningLeif EricksonJames Westerfield

Director

Elia Kazan

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