On the Waterfront

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.

About

Crime drama focusing on union violence and corruption amongst longshoremen. The film details widespread corruption, extortion, and racketeering on the waterfronts of Hoboken, New Jersey. It received 12 Academy Award nominations and won eight, including Best Picture, and Best Actor for Marlon Brando.

Trivia

The musical score was composed by Leonard Bernstein.