On the Waterfront
"The man lived by the jungle law of the docks!"
Originally released in 1954. On the Waterfront is a crime/drama film. directed by Elia Kazan.
Starring Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, and Lee J. Cobb
Synopsis
A prizefighter-turned-longshoreman with a conscience goes up against labor leaders to expose corruption, extortion, and murder among the union ranks.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 22, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (1,706 votes)
Budget
$910K
Production budget
Box Office
$9.6M
10.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $910,000
- Revenue
- $9,600,631
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Horizon Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is On the Waterfront about?
A prizefighter-turned-longshoreman with a conscience goes up against labor leaders to expose corruption, extortion, and murder among the union ranks.
Who directed On the Waterfront?
On the Waterfront was directed by Elia Kazan.
How long is On the Waterfront?
On the Waterfront has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was On the Waterfront released?
On the Waterfront was released on June 22, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in On the Waterfront?
The main cast of On the Waterfront includes Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Eva Marie Saint, Rod Steiger.
Is On the Waterfront worth watching?
On the Waterfront has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 1,706 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.