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On the Waterfront, 1954

On the Waterfront

English

USA

Rating:8.4
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Profile of On the Waterfront

On the Waterfront can be described as captivating and clever. The plot revolves around rebellion, a workplace, and fighting the system. The main genres are drama and crime. In terms of style, On the Waterfront is talky. In approach, it is serious and realistic. The storytelling is slow paced. On the Waterfront is located in New Jersey and New York. It takes place in the 1950s. It is inspired by an article. On the Waterfront has received attention for being a classic, an Oscar winner, and a blockbuster.

Summary of On the Waterfront

Marlon Brando is Terry Malloy, an ex-prize fighter struggling against union corruption along the New York waterfront, in Elia Kazan's film classic. Malloy's battle takes him all the way to the witness stand, where he finds himself testifying against union leaders. The film was Kazan's response to his decision to turn in the names of his Hollywood contemporaries during Senator Joe McCarthy's anti-Communism hearings. Cobb, Steiger, and Malden were all nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Oscars. Academy Award Nominations: 12. Academy Awards: 8, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor--Marlon Brando, Best Story and Screenplay.

Details

Language: English
Country: USA
Release date: 28 July 1954
Runtime: 108 min
Awards: Academy Awards

Awards

Marlon Brando for Best Actor at the 1954 Academy Awards
Awarded Best Art Direction at the 1954 Academy Awards
Boris Kaufman for Best Cinematography at the 1954 Academy Awards
Elia Kazan for Best Director at the 1954 Academy Awards
Awarded Best Film Editing at the 1954 Academy Awards
Budd Schulberg for Best Original Screenplay at the 1954 Academy Awards
Awarded Best Picture at the 1954 Academy Awards
Eva Marie Saint for Best Supporting Actress at the 1954 Academy Awards

Cast and Crew

Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy in On the Waterfront
Marlon Brando

as Terry Malloy

Karl Malden as Father Barry in On the Waterfront
Karl Malden

as Father Barry

Rod Steiger as Charley 'the Gent' Malloy in On the Waterfront
Rod Steiger

as Charley 'the Gent' Malloy

Eva Marie Saint as Edie Doyle in On the Waterfront
Eva Marie Saint

as Edie Doyle

Photos

On the Waterfront (1954)
On the Waterfront (1954)

Clips

On the Waterfront
On the Waterfront: Official Trailer

Critics Reviews

TV Guide
A draining experience from beginning to end, relentless in its portrayal of inhumanity.
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  • by: Staff (Not credited)
Los Angeles Times
As unspoiled in its key elements as the day it was made, "On the Waterfront" is indisputably one of the great American films, its power undiminished. Even more today than half a century ago, it demands to be seen.
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  • by: Kenneth Turan

Users Reviews

ON THE WATERFRONT: I have always loved watching movies starring MARLON BRANDO, This is one of my favorite movies and I highly recommend it. MARLON always give 110%, and his acting is always very convincing and spot on. I give this movie 5*****STARS.
  • 10.January.2011
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  • by: Netflowers
  • Netflowers rated this movie0/10
Saw it more than 50 years after it was made and I still thought it was great
This dramatic tale does the trick. Kazan explores themes of morality and betrayal, as he does in almost all his movies, but here he does it best. Marlon Brando is superb as always.
  • 15.August.2008
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  • by: fletcher.munson
  • fletcher.munson rated this movie0/10
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