On The Waterfront
Set against the gritty backdrop of the New York waterfront, this 1954 film follows Terry Malloy, a former boxer turned longshoreman, as he grapples with his conscience amidst corruption and violence within the dockworkers’ union. The film stars Marlon Brando, whose powerful performance is central to the narrative, alongside Eva Marie Saint and Karl Malden. Directed by Elia Kazan, the movie is renowned for its compelling storytelling and won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It can be viewed for free on Soap2day.
Genre: Crime, Drama, Oscar Winners, Romance, Thriller, Top250Movies
Director: Elia Kazan
Actors: Abe Simon, Arthur Keegan, Don Blackman, Eva Marie Saint, Fred Gwynne, James Westerfield, John F. Hamilton, John Heldabrand, Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Leif Erickson, Marlon Brando, Martin Balsam, Michael V. Gazzo, Nehemiah Persoff, Pat Henning, Pat Hingle, Rod Steiger, Rudy Bond, Scottie MacGregor, Tami Mauriello, Tony Galento
Country: United States of America
Company: Bluebush Productions, Horizon Pictures
Worldwide Gross: $3,350