On the Waterfront
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On the Waterfront (1954)

PG
16/09/1985 (GB)
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 KazanDirector
  • Budd SchulbergScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $910,000

  • Revenue

    $960,000

Keywords

  • corruption
  • new jersey
  • murder
  • mafia
  • black and white
  • union
  • dock
  • longshoreman
  • pigeon
  • ex-boxer

Top Billed Cast

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Terry Malloy

Karl Malden

Karl Malden

Father Barry

Lee J. Cobb

Lee J. Cobb

Johnny Friendly

Eva Marie Saint

Eva Marie Saint

Edie Doyle

Rod Steiger

Rod Steiger

Charley Malloy

Pat Henning

Pat Henning

Kayo Dugan

Leif Erickson

Leif Erickson

Glover

James Westerfield

James Westerfield

Big Mac

Tony Galento

Tony Galento

Truck

Tami Mauriello

Tillio

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