me to my reflection in the microwave glass as i heat up vegan mac & cheese at two o’clock in the morning: i could’ve had class. i could’ve been a contender. i could’ve been somebody. instead of a bum. which is what i am.
Directed by Elia Kazan
On the Waterfront
An acclaimed, moving crime.
4.2(153k)via LetterboxdMarlon Brando + 4 more
A prizefighter-turned-longshoreman with a conscience goes up against labor leaders to expose corruption, extortion, and murder among the union ranks.
Where to watch
5On the Waterfront is showing in 1 cinema in Athens — next screening Saturday 11 July at 23:00 at Thision Open Air Cinema.
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6What people say
Very powerful. “And what do I get? A one-way ticket to Palookaville.”My politics are that it’s okay to rat on your union boss if he is corrupt and murderous, but it’s not okay to rat on your former colleagues to the HUAC when you are already an Academy Award-winning director.
Brando's performance really did live up to my expectations. Not only ahead of its time but also capable of surpassing dramatic performances today. I can feel the rage boiling underneath this film which is why I see it staying with me for awhile. The ending felt much more spiritual than I was expecting. Lot of religious metaphors that I couldn't pick up on my first time around but that I look forward to revisiting. I don't really know how I feel about this film other than what I just said. One film closer to getting through that AFI list, though! I'm doing my absolute best to not compare Brando's looks to....well I'll let you guys guess.
Common questions
What is On the Waterfront about?+
It follows a washed-up boxer turned longshoreman who faces a moral crisis when he witnesses a mob-linked murder at the docks.
Who directed On the Waterfront?+
The film was directed by Elia Kazan, who won two Academy Awards for Best Director during his career.
Is On the Waterfront considered a classic?+
Yes, it is widely regarded as a significant cultural pillar that fundamentally changed screen acting through Marlon Brando's performance.
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