Marlon Brando (The Godfather) gives the performance of his career as the tough prizefighter-turned-longshoreman Terry Malloy in this masterpiece of urban poetry, a raggedly emotional tale of individual failure and institutional corruption. On the Waterfront charts Terrys deepening moral crisis as he must choose whether to remain loyal to the mob-connected union boss Johnny Friendly (12 Angry Mens Lee J. Cobb) and Johnnys right-hand man, Terrys brother, Charley (In the Heat of the Nights Rod Steiger), as the authorities close in on them. Driven by the vivid, naturalistic direction of Elia Kazan (Gentlemens Agreement) and savory, streetwise dialogue by Budd Schulberg (A Face in the Crowd), On the Waterfront was an instant sensation, winning eight Oscars, including for best picture, director, actor, supporting actress (North by Northwests Eva Marie Saint), and screenplay.
- Aspect Ratio : 1.66:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : NR (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 8.32 ounces
- Director : Elia Kazan
- Media Format : Blu-ray
- Run time : 1 hour and 48 minutes
- Release date : February 19, 2013
- Actors : Marlon Brando, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger, Eva Marie Saint, Karl Malden
- Subtitles: : English
- Studio : Criterion Collection
- Country of Origin : USA
- Number of discs : 2