On The Waterfront (1954) -

You can't talk about this movie without talking about .

: He brought a "boyish charm and uncertainty" to a character who was supposed to be a tough dockworker. A Story of Conscience and Corruption

The film isn't just about the docks; it's about the internal battle of doing what's right when everyone else is staying silent. On the Waterfront (1954)

: Many see the film as Kazan's justification for "naming names" during the HUAC anti-communist hearings.

: Terry is caught between his loyalty to a corrupt union boss, Johnny Friendly , and his growing conscience. You can't talk about this movie without talking about

: Both Kazan and writer Budd Schulberg had testified, and the film reflects the pain and social isolation they felt as a result.

Before this movie, screen acting often felt "theatrical." Then came . : Many see the film as Kazan's justification

: Filmed on location in Hoboken, New Jersey , during a blistering cold winter.