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On the Waterfront

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Elia Kazan 's classic drama, which won a total of eight Oscars including best actor for Marlon Brando
Also starring Karl Malden, Lee J Cobb, Rod Steiger
One-time boxing hopeful Terry Malloy wastes his time and talent on New York's dockside, protected by his brother Charley while acting as a strong-arm man for the corrupt leader of the dockers' union. When his friend is murdered, Terry reveals a dawning sense of personal responsibility through his love for the dead man's sister.
(1954) B/W
The short film Down on the Waterfront is at 1.00am
FILM REVIEWS pages 43-48

Contributors

Director:
Elia Kazan
Terry Malloy:
Marlon Brando
Father Barry:
Karl Malden
Johnny Friendly:
Lee Jcobb
Charley Malloy:
Rod Steiger
Kayo Dugan:
Pat Henning
Edie Doyle:
Eva Marie Saint
Glover:
Leif Erickson
Big Mac:
James Westerfield
Truck:
Tony Galento
Tillio:
Tami Mauriello
Pop Doyle:
John Hamilton
Mott:
John Heldabrand
Moose:
Rudy Bond
Luke:
Don Blackman
Jimmy:
Arthur Keegan
Source: Radio Times

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