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On the Waterfront

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Original title
On the Waterfront
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Running time
108 min.
Country
United States United States
Director
Screenwriter
Budd Schulberg. Article: Malcom Johnson
Cast
Music
Leonard Bernstein
Cinematography
Boris Kaufman (B&W)
Producer
Columbia Pictures. Producer: Sam Spiegel
Genre
Drama | Courtroom Drama / Lawyers
Synopsis
Terry Malloy (Marlon Brando) is an ex-prize fighter struggling against union corruption along the New York waterfront. Malloy's battle takes him all the way to the witness stand, where he finds himself testifying against union leaders.
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1954: 8 Academy Awards: Incl. Movie, Director, Actor (Brando), Supp. Actress (Saint)
1954: 4 Golden Globes: Including Best Movie Drama
1954: BAFTA Awards: Best Foreign Actor (Marlon Brando). 3 Nominations
1954: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Best Director
1954: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Best Drama Screenplay
1954: National Board of Review: Best Film
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On the Waterfront
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