On the Waterfront
8Wins12NomsDirected by Elia Kazan
Synopsis
A prizefighter-turned-longshoreman with a conscience goes up against labor leaders to expose corruption, extortion, and murder among the union ranks.
Awards
27th Academy Awards· 1955
- Actor in a Leading RoleMarlon BrandoWon
- Actress in a Supporting RoleEva Marie SaintWon
- Best PictureOn The Waterfront Sam Spiegel For Columbia PicturesWon
- Cinematography (Black and White)Boris KaufmanWon
- DirectingElia KazanWon
- Film EditingGene MilfordWon
- Production Design (Black and White)Richard DayWon
- Writing (Story and Screenplay)Budd SchulbergWon
- Actor in a Supporting RoleKarl Malden
- Actor in a Supporting RoleRod Steiger
- Actor in a Supporting RoleLee J. Cobb
- Music (Comedy or Drama Score)Leonard Bernstein
Details
Cast
Marlon Brando Won 
Eva Marie Saint Won 
Karl MaldenNominated
Lee J. CobbNominated
Rod SteigerNominated
Pat Henning
Leif Erickson
James Westerfield
Tony Galento- TTami Mauriello