On the Waterfront

Storyline

On the Waterfront 1954

In 1954, a legendary film won 8 Oscars and nearly swept all the awards, giving Marlon Brando his second Oscar. Terry Mallon, a former boxer turned dockworker, is unhappy with his life. His boss Johnny Friendly is running illegal activities under the guise of the Longshoreman’s Union. When Terry witnesses the murder of his childhood friend on Johnny’s orders, he finds himself in trouble. With no support from his family, Terry rallies all the workers to start a massive rebellion.

Genre:
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Category:
1900s
Country:
United States
IMDB:
8.1 - tt0047296
Duration:
Content Rating:
Approved
Director:
Elia Kazan
Stars:
Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Marlon Brando