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On the Waterfront 

13+
English
July 28, 1954
1hr 48min
Status: released

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Movie Details:

Country United States
Language English
GenreCrime, Drama, Thriller
Release dateJuly 28, 1954
Running time1hr 48min
StarringMarlon Brando
Karl Malden
Lee J. Cobb
Rod Steiger
Pat Henning
Eva Marie Saint
Directed by Elia Kazan
Written byBudd Schulberg
Suggested by“Crime on the Waterfront” by Malcolm Johnson
Produced bySam Spiegel
Cinematography by Boris Kaufman
Edited by Gene Milford
Music byLeonard Bernstein
Production CompanyHorizon Pictures
Distributor Columbia Pictures

Cast & Characters:

  • Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy
  • Karl Malden as Father Pete Barry
  • Lee J. Cobb as Michael J. Skelly aka “Johnny Friendly”
  • Rod Steiger as Charley “the Gent” Malloy
  • Pat Henning as Timothy J. “Kayo” Dugan
  • Leif Erickson as Lead Investigator for Crime Commission
  • James Westerfield as Big Mac
  • Tony Galento as Truck
  • Tami Mauriello as Tillio
  • John F. Hamilton as “Pop” Doyle
  • John Heldabrand as Mott
  • Rudy Bond as Moose
  • Don Blackman as Luke
  • Arthur Keegan as Jimmy
  • Abe Simon as Barney
  • Eva Marie Saint as Edie Doyle
  • Fred Gwynne as Mladen “Slim” Sekulovich (uncredited)
  • Martin Balsam as Gillette, Secondary Investigator for Crime Commission (uncredited)
  • Katherine MacGregor as a longshoreman’s mother (uncredited)
  • Pat Hingle as Jocko (uncredited)
  • Nehemiah Persoff as Cab Driver (uncredited)
  • Thomas Hanley as Tommy (credited as Thomas Handley)

Storyline:

A longshoreman and ex-boxer named Terry Malloy witnesses a murder perpetrated by his corrupt union. When a beautiful young woman comes into the picture that just so happens to be the murdered man’s sister, Terry feels obligated to stand up to his bosses as a result of his recent relations with her.

About Movie:

On the Waterfront is an American crime drama film directed by Elia Kazan and written by Budd Schulberg. The film stars Marlon Brando in the lead role, alongside Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger, Pat Henning, and Eva Marie Saint, who made her film debut. The musical score was composed by Leonard Bernstein.

Budget & Box Office Collection:

Budget$910,000
Worldwide Collection$9.6 million

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