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On the Waterfront
1954
Elia Kazan
1954·Approved·
United States
Award tierGold
Metascore
An ex-prize fighter turned New Jersey longshoreman struggles to stand up to his corrupt union bosses, including his older brother, as he starts to connect with the grieving sister of one of the syndicate's victims.
Cast
Marlon Brando·Karl Malden·Lee J. Cobb·Rod Steiger
Languages
Major Awards
9 wins · 1 nomination
Wins (9)
Best Picture
Golden Globes, USA (1955)
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Academy Awards, USA (1955)
Best Picture
Best Director
Golden Globes, USA (1955)
Best Director
Academy Awards, USA (1955)
Best Director
Best Actor
Golden Globes, USA (1955)
Best Actor - Drama
Academy Awards, USA (1955)
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Other
National Board of Review, USA (1954)
Best Film
New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1954)
Best Director
New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1954)
Best Film
Nominations (1)
Best Picture
BAFTA Awards (1955)
Best Film from any Source