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On the Waterfront

On the Waterfront

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 22, 1954

Runtime

1h 48m

Genres

Crime, Drama, Romance

User Score

79%

Original Title

On the Waterfront

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures, Horizon Pictures

Director

Elia Kazan

Budget

$910,000

Revenue

$960,000

Description

Terry Malloy is a kindhearted dockworker, and former boxer, who is tricked by his corrupt bosses into leading his friend to death. After falling in love, he tries to leave the waterfront and expose his employers.