On the Waterfront

On the Waterfront is a 1954 American crime drama film about union violence and corruption among longshoremen. The film was directed by Elia Kazan and written by Budd Schulberg. It stars Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb and Eva Marie Saint. The soundtrack score was composed by Leonard Bernstein. It is based on a series of articles written in the New York Sun by Malcolm Johnson. The film received eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture,... More

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  • Jun 24, 1954

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  • 1 h 48 min

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Also known as:

  • On the Waterfront,
  • Die Faust im Nacken,
  • The Hook

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Elia Kazan

Elia Kazan (IPA: [eˈlia kaˈzan]; September 7, 1909 – September 28, 2003) was an American director, producer, writer and actor, described by the New York Times as "one of the most honored and influential directors in Broadway and Hollywood history". He was born in Istanbul, Ottoman Empire, to Greek...

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Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 1954
  • Oct 23, 2001
  • Jul 28, 1954
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  • 1 h 48 min

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  • 910,000

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Academy Award for Best Director Nominees

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