Synopsis: Brando
mumbles his way to an Oscar.
Blurb From the VHS
Jacket: “Marlon Brando, Karl Malden and Eva Marie Saint star in the
timeless, Academy Award-winning film about a dockside worker and
ex-prizefighter who heroically goes up against his corrupt labor leaders to
expose the union’s criminal practices.”
What Did I Learn?:
Snitching is the right thing to do.
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Movie If: You know that only Marlon Brando and Rod Steiger could have pulled off the "I could have been a contender" scene.
Really?: Until I
saw this movie, I had no idea that taxi drivers were allowed to cover the rear
windows of their cabs with venetian blinds.
Rating: On the Waterfront feels a little dated
in places, but one can still sympathize with Brando’s magnificent portrayal of
a simple and disillusioned man who struggles with his conscience to do the
right thing. Brando’s performance is unforgettable, but there’s actually a lot
of star power in On the Waterfront, including Malden as a crusading priest, and
Rod Steiger as Terry’s gangster brother who does his best to keep his younger
sibling out of trouble. Highly recommended. 9/10 stars.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0047296/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
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