: His transformation is driven by Edie Doyle (Eva Marie Saint) and the "tough-as-nails" Father Barry (Karl Malden).
: Brando plays a "bum" with a soul, an ex-fighter who "coulda been a contender".
: Many see the film as Kazan's justification for "naming names" during the HUAC anti-communist hearings. On the Waterfront (1954)
: His naturalistic style made every other actor in 1954 look like they were reading from a script.
: Terry is caught between his loyalty to a corrupt union boss, Johnny Friendly , and his growing conscience. : His transformation is driven by Edie Doyle
: Filmed on location in Hoboken, New Jersey , during a blistering cold winter.
Before this movie, screen acting often felt "theatrical." Then came . : His naturalistic style made every other actor
: Whether or not you agree with Kazan's real-life choices, the film itself "transcends the HUAC episode" to become a universal story about moral choice. Why You Should Watch It Today ON THE WATERFRONT (1954) - Dominique Revue