Saturday, August 14, 2010

On the Waterfront (1954) - 5 stars

One Sentence Plot Summary: A powerful union boss uses strong armed, violent tactics to retain control of a New York shipyard.

Starring: Marlon Brando, Eva Marie Saint, Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger

Best of: Marlon Brando is just brilliant.

Worst of: Leonard Bernstein's hectic score distracts from the on screen action at times.

Notable: Frank Sinatra was originally offered the leading role.

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