Film Analysis Of The Cult Classic "On The Waterfront"
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Film Analysis Of The Cult Classic "On The Waterfront" I am going to write about the film "On The Waterfront" It is written by Budd Schulberg and directed by Karl Malden. The film is set in the city of Hoboken, with New York City across the bay and follows the story of Terry Malloy, played by Marlon Brando, who is a young dock worker who, following the death of his brother, tries to break the hold of waterfront gang boss. Rod Steiger is Terry's elder brother and is torn between loyalty to union and love of his family. Lee J Cobb is the powerful union boss, while Eva Marie Saint is the girl who Brando falls in love with. The film is set in black and white; the director's notes suggest the skyline was always grey and dark setting the mood of the film perfectly. The opening scene starts with...

