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On the Waterfront

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In a bustling New York harbor, an ex-boxer named Terry Malloy finds himself trapped in a world of corruption and manipulation. Terry, portrayed by Marlon Brando, leads a shadowy life, serving the interests of the feared dockworkers' union, which controls activities at the docks through intimidation and fear. The situation becomes critical when one of his friends, an honest dockworker, is murdered by the organization’s thugs. From this moment on, Terry begins to grapple with his guilt and his desire to do the right thing, all while falling in love with the deceased's sister, Edie, played by Eva Marie Saint.

As the romance blossoms, Edie pushes Terry to question his loyalty and the life he leads. Terry’s internal struggle between his fear of retaliation and his desire for redemption becomes a powerful emotional conflict. Through tense encounters and the pressure from his brother, who is also involved with the union, Terry finds himself at a crossroads: to remain a pawn in a corrupt system or risk facing the powerful in pursuit of justice.

With an unforgettable performance and impactful dialogues, the story explores the human struggle to find one's voice amid oppression, elevating the film to iconic status within American cinema. The narrative culminates in a poignant conclusion that leaves a lasting mark on the history of film.

Media type
Movie
Year
1954
Director
Elia Kazan
Writer
Budd Schulberg
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
8.10
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
99.00
Service
Metacritic
Rating
91.00
Actors
Marlon Brando
Karl Malden
Lee J. Cobb
Eva Marie Saint
Rod Steiger
Pat Henning
Leif Erickson
James Westerfield
Tony Galento
Tami Mauriello
John F. Hamilton
John Heldabrand
Rudy Bond
Don Blackman
Arthur Keegan
Abe Simon
Martin Balsam
Dan Bergin
Zachary Charles
Fred Gwynne
Anne Hegira
Pat Hingle
Katherine MacGregor
Barry Macollum
Tiger Joe Marsh
Nehemiah Persoff
Johnny Seven
Gender
Crimen
Drama
Romance
Country
United States
Producers
Sam Spiegel
Streaming
Max
Max Amazon Channel
Apple TV
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
Claro video
Original title
On the Waterfront
Duration
108
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