A longshoreman and ex-boxer has a crisis of conscience when the gangsters who control the union murder a fellow dock worker. On The Waterfront is one of those films that is almost famous for being famous. Nearly everyone can recite Brando's most quoted line, but this infamy means... ...( read more )
A Streetcar named desire wrote Brando?s name on the Oscar ? but it went to Humphrey Bogart for The African Queen. Brando was nominated again for Viva Zapata and Julius Caesar, but again went home empty handed. Brando?s craft was finally honoured for this brutal tale of New York D... ...( read more )
"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. It was you, Charley."
Classic film on the AFI top 100 list (#19).
Released in 1954, On the Waterfront is just as powerful today. Brilliant... ...( read more )
Shouldn't everybody care about everybody else?When that philosophy comes up against the "I only care about me" philosophy, and especially if love's involved, you know something has gotta give. Not my all-time favorite Brando, but it's hard to knock the greatness of this mo...
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I think my expectations were set a little high for this, from the recommendations and comments I?d received from others. For that reason, I was a little disappointed, with this old classic.
Still an enjoyable film, but don?t think it quite reaches the pedestal it?s been put o... ...( read more )
''You don't understand. 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. It was you, Charley.''
An ex-prize fighter turned longshoreman struggles to stand up to his corrupt union bosses.
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Marlon Brando's portrayal of "coulda-been-a-contender" Terry Malloy is his best work. Too many this film is nothing more than Elia Kazan's self-defense of testifying to the HUAC. I think the movie has less to do with that than with expressing the theme of standing up for your o... ...( read more )
"Hey, you wanna hear my philosophy of life? Do it to him before he does it to you."...( read more )
On the Waterfront is a classic film that tells a remarkable tale of one man's struggle with his conscience and the union bosses that he works for.
The film is brutal, gripp...
Magnificent, powerful and gripping drama. Wonderful musical score and excellent use of black-and-white cinematography.
This has been sitting in my collection for a while now, and I've finally just got around to watching it, and I must say I definately regret the long wait.
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Decided to watch this movie as I was in awe of Brandos acting ability in The Godfather. Film was quite good, Taking into considerationg it's quite an ancient movie now lol I did Enjot it.
Marlon Brando's portrayal of Terry Malloy here is a landmark in cinema and is a huge part of making this brutal tale of New York dockers a classic of its kind, along with Leonard Bernstein's music.
well, there is the famous speech, but there's also the movie surrounding it. the movie surrounding it is a bit less heart-warming than you might think. it's almost a boilerplate period thriller, but thankfully a good one. and marlon brando is apparently quite the actor for the re... ...( read more )
One of the best American films I have seen. Marlon Brando blows it out of the water with his performance.
"Hey, you wanna hear my philosophy of life? Do it to him before he does it to you"
1/10
There's only two strong elements in On the Waterfront that are endearing: Brando and the camera. Most of the cast dont understand their purpose.
Marlon Brando shines as usual but I f... ...( read more )
I'm starting to think I should pay more attention to these old black-and-whites. They always turn out to be surprisingly good. If you had asked me a week ago if I was interested in a gangster film from the fifties starring Marlon Brando I would have turned it down. But as it was ... ...( read more )
Overrated in my opinion but still good, with an excellent script and well acted by Brando especially
I coulda been somebody. I could been a contender. All hail Elia Kazan and Marlon Brando. Before DeNiro and Scorcese, this was the director/actor team that set the standard. Brando is what every living actor wants to be in this film, a complete performance with nothing holding bac... ...( read more )
What can one say that hasnt already been said about this masterpeice!!??
Brando fucking ruled!!! Thankgod the producers fired Sinatra to hire Brando for the part!! This is Brando at his very best. And Karl Maldens no slouch either!
If you cant dig this film you better stick to... ...( read more )
puede que por los significados que tiene este película sea muy importante pero sin ellos también es una cinta estupenda con grandes actuaciones y toda una reflexión sobre la delación
Marlon Brando does one of his greatest work in this picture and the chemistry betweeen him and eva saint marie is amzing, Kazans directing is brought the movie to life and Lee J Cobb plays a great villan. the story is amazign and only someone liek Brando could protray a character... ...( read more )
Marlon Brando is one of the best actors of all time, and here in Elia Kazan's masterpiece "On the Waterfront", he showed us why he is hailed as one. Forget Godfather, put aside streetcar, move away last tango, this is Brando's ULTIMATE performance. I heard a lot about the "I coul... ...( read more )
A really orginal and creative piece of work...Marlon plays a contender for the mob that controls the docks of a sea town, then when Marlon's character is involed with the death of a local good guy.. he starts falling for the guy's younger sister meanwhile Marlon is stuck between ... ...( read more )
This was a very inspiring story of how one man can make a big difference and help fight corruption. Great acting from everyone. This is a really good movie.
Hollywood's traditional glossy veneer is stripped away, by director Elia Kazan, to reveal a bleak and gritty drama, surging with an intensity that brings the harsh reality of life "On the Waterfront" into sharp focus.
The camera sits perched on the rooftops, surveying all before... ...( read more )
