Brando stars as a man caught between his loyalties and his conscience when he tries to turn the tables on the mob-controlled labor union at a Hoboken shipyard.

"I could've been a contender...". One of the most famous lines in film history sums up the avarious and contempt that Brando feels as the mob begins to squeeze him. His past and future are colliding in on him and he's out to prove something to himself. This is one of the most respected roles in cinema in one of the most acclaimed pictures in history.

Malden and Steiger are great, too as jux opposed forces in this dangerous game. These characterizations combined with On the Waterfront's many other artistic and technical triumphs make it a darn good film and an absolute must-have for classic drama fans and anyone interested in great cinema.

Nominated for Academy Awards in just about every major category and winning a cart-full of them; including Best Picture, Best Actor (Brando), Best Cinematography and Best Director. Eva Marie Saint also took home a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her big screen debut.

Directed by Elia Kazan.