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On the Waterfront

1954, Movie, 1h 48min

Marlon Brando gives the performance of his career as the tough prizefighter-turned-longshoreman Terry Malloy in this masterpiece of urban poetry. A raggedly emotional tale of individual failure and social corruption, ON THE WATERFRONT follows Terry’s deepening moral crisis as he must decide whether to remain loyal to the mob-connected union boss Johnny Friendly (Lee J. Cobb) and Johnny’s right-hand man, Terry’s brother, Charley (Rod Steiger), as the authorities close in on them. Driven by the vivid, naturalistic direction of Elia Kazan and savory, streetwise dialogue by Budd Schulberg, ON THE WATERFRONT was an instant sensation, winning eight Oscars, including for best picture, director, actor, supporting actress (Eva Marie Saint), and screenplay.

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Reviews

Critic William Thomas

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The film is a bleak look at corruption and the indignity of labour, but Brando humanises the industrial tribunal.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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The performances in the film have a magnificent intelligence and strength, shaped and guided incomparably by Kazan, a master of Broadway and Hollywood.

Read full review at The Guardian

Ronny Svensson

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Ett starkt och tidigt amerikanskt ”diskbänksdrama” med en ensemble det slår gnistor om! Engagerande är ordet jag söker och jag ska aldrig glömma mitt möte med Rod Steiger på gamla rockklubben Gino i Stockholm…

2 years ago

Critic Emma

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...en viktig och omskakande arbetarklasskildring som fortfarande är ett måste att se för såväl filmnördar som historie- och samhällsintresserade.

Read full review at Moviezine

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In this powerful drama, a former boxer turned dockworker becomes embroiled in a dangerous struggle between his criminal bosses and the honest workers they exploit. As he navigates the treacherous waterfront underworld, he must confront his own moral failings and choose between loyalty to his dangerous associates and standing up for what's right. With gripping performances, raw emotions, and a timeless message, this classic film is a must-see for anyone interested in cinema's ability to capture the human condition.

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You can stream On the Waterfront on: Apple TV YouTube Movies