Elia Kazan's compelling social drama was the winner of eight Academy Awards and marks one of Marlon Brando finest screen performances.
Terry Malloy, a handsome but inarticulate longshoreman, gets involved in a labor scandal when a fellow dock worker is murdered. He knows that the victim was killed by the oppressive labor union for squealing to a commission investigating misdoings. Terry intends to keep his mouth shut and his job safe. But when Edie, the dead man's beautiful sister, comes to town, he must choose between his allegiance to a corrupt union and his loyalty to Edie.
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Run a Quick Search on "On the Waterfront" starring Marlon Brando to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "On the Waterfront"Browse more products related to "Marlon Brando, Karl Malden and Elia Kazan"ReviewChicago Sun-Times, 03/21/1999, p.5, "...A powerful and influential movie, one that continued Brando's immeasurable influence on the general change of tone in American movie acting in the 50's..." Entertainment Weekly, 11/02/2001, p.55, "...ON THE WATERFRONT is Kazan's desire to justify himself to Hollywood and the world....Inarguably affecting..." Total Film, 05/01/2000, p.122, "...It's a heavyweight actor's master class presided over by Brando as a punch-drunk former boxer..." Premiere, 12/01/2003, p.9, "It's one of the towering performances in the history of the movies..." Uncut, 12/01/2004, p.183, "ON THE WATERFRONT retains its righteous power and resonance. And Marlon is magnificent." Title NoteON THE WATERFRONT was an original selection to the Library of Congress National Film Registry in 1989. Product Quotation/Excerpt"I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I coulda been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am. Let's face it."--Terry Malloy (Marlon Brando) to his brother, Charley (Rod Steiger), in the back of a cab Release NoteDVD Features: The Columbia TriStar special edition video #80703 is part of a limited edition Academy Awards sell-through package that comes with a free copy of "Oscar's Greatest Moments," a classic collection of some of the most memorable moments from Oscar telecasts. Product NotesMarlon Brando is Terry Malloy, an ex-prize fighter struggling against union corruption along the New York waterfront, in Elia Kazan's film classic. Malloy's battle takes him all the way to the witness stand, where he finds himself testifying against union leaders. The film was Kazan's response to his decision to turn in the names of his Hollywood contemporaries during Senator Joe McCarthy's anti-Communism hearings. Cobb, Steiger, and Malden were all nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Oscars. Academy Award Nominations: 12. Academy Awards: 8, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor--Marlon Brando, Best Story and Screenplay. If You Enjoy "On the Waterfront (DVD)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "On the Waterfront (DVD)"There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Explore More Great Tower Sales & Specials
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