Waterfront
"THE DESIRES AND LONELINESS of seafaring men and their women!"
Originally released in 1950. Waterfront is a drama film. directed by Michael Anderson. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Newton, Kathleen Harrison, and Avis Scott
Synopsis
When ship's fireman Peter McCabe walks out on his long-suffering wife, he leaves her impoverished, with two young daughters and a boy born soon after his departure. After an absence of fourteen years McCabe returns, sacked and humiliated, trailing trouble in his wake.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 26, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Newton
as Peter McCabe
Kathleen Harrison
as Mrs. McCabe
Avis Scott
as Nora McCabe
Susan Shaw
as Connie McCabe
Robin Netscher
as George Alexander McCabe
Richard Burton
as Ben Satterthwaite
Kenneth Griffith
as Maurice Bruno
Olive Sloane
as Mrs. Gibson
James Hayter
as Ship's Captain
Charles Victor
as Bill
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paul Soskin Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterfront about?
When ship's fireman Peter McCabe walks out on his long-suffering wife, he leaves her impoverished, with two young daughters and a boy born soon after his departure. After an absence of fourteen yea...
Who directed Waterfront?
Waterfront was directed by Michael Anderson.
How long is Waterfront?
Waterfront has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Waterfront released?
Waterfront was released on July 26, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Waterfront?
The main cast of Waterfront includes Robert Newton, Kathleen Harrison, Avis Scott, Susan Shaw, Robin Netscher.