On the Waterfront
7.9/10
Rating
108 min
Runtime
1954
Release Year
Elia Kazan
Director
Cast
Marlon Brando, Eva Marie Saint, Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger
Quick Synopsis
In a bustling waterfront community, a former prizefighter who now works as a longshoreman becomes troubled by the widespread corruption within the dockworkers' union. As he witnesses the union leaders engaging in illegal activities such as extortion and even murder, he decides to stand up against them. Despite the risks, he uses his courage and sense of justice to expose the criminal behavior and fight for the rights of his fellow workers.
Detailed Synopsis of On the Waterfront
A prizefighter-turned-longshoreman with a conscience goes up against labor leaders to expose corruption, extortion, and murder among the union ranks.
