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On the Waterfront
1954
Director
Elia Kazan
Year
1954
Style
Content Rating
Approved
Stars
Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger
Languages
🇬🇧 English, 🏛️ Latin
Origin Countries
🇺🇸 United States
Synopsis
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.
Major Awards
Overall
6 wins — 1 nomination
Wins (6)
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
Nominations (1)
Best Picture
BAFTA Awards (1955)
Best Film from any Source