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The man lived by the jungle law of the docks! - On the Waterfront
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Title: On the Waterfront

Release Date: 22 Jun 1954

Runtime: 1h 48m

Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance

Director: Columbia Pictures, Horizon Pictures

Production Companies: Columbia Pictures, Horizon Pictures

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.9 (1591 votes)

Cast

  • Terry Malloy: Marlon Brando
  • Father Barry: Karl Malden
  • Johnny Friendly: Lee J. Cobb
  • Edie Doyle: Eva Marie Saint
  • Charley Malloy: Rod Steiger
  • Kayo Dugan: Pat Henning
  • Glover: Leif Erickson
  • Big Mac: James Westerfield
  • Truck: Tony Galento
  • Tillio: Tami Mauriello
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