On the Waterfront 1954
“The man lived by the jungle law of the docks!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 108 minutes
- Director
- Elia Kazan
- Networks
- Columbia Pictures, Horizon Pictures
What is On the Waterfront?
On the Waterfront is a film first released in 1954. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1954
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 108 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 22, 1954
- Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Horizon Pictures
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.9/10
- Episode runtime
- ~108 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Columbia Pictures, Horizon Pictures
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Overview
On the Waterfront is a film first released in 1954. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Columbia Pictures, Horizon Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A former prizefighter battles corrupt labor leaders dominating the docks.”
- compelling story of conscience
- classic cinema exploration of union corruption
- deals with dark and violent themes
Watch it if you enjoy classic dramatic cinema about fighting corruption.
The film contains themes of crime, extortion, and murder.
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Frequently asked questions
When was On the Waterfront released?
It was released on 07/28/1954 in the US.
What genres does the film belong to?
The movie is classified under crime, drama, and romance.
What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 48 minutes.
What is the main character's background?
The main character is a prizefighter-turned-longshoreman.
What does the protagonist confront in the story?
He goes up against labor leaders to expose corruption, extortion, and murder.
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