On the Waterfront (1954)

  • NR
  • 07/28/1954 (US)
  • Crime, Drama, Romance
  • 1h 48m

The man lived by the jungle law of the docks!

Overview

Terry Malloy is a kindhearted dockworker, and former boxer, who is tricked by his corrupt bosses into leading his friend to death. After falling in love, he tries to leave the waterfront and expose his employers.

Elia Kazan

Director

Budd Schulberg

Screenplay

Cast

Marlon Brando's headshot

Marlon Brando

Terry Malloy
Karl Malden's headshot

Karl Malden

Father Barry
Lee J. Cobb's headshot

Lee J. Cobb

Johnny Friendly
Eva Marie Saint's headshot

Eva Marie Saint

Edie Doyle
Rod Steiger's headshot

Rod Steiger

Charley Malloy
Pat Henning's headshot

Pat Henning

Kayo Dugan
Leif Erickson's headshot

Leif Erickson

Glover
James Westerfield's headshot

James Westerfield

Big Mac

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