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 On The Waterfront (DVD)
 On The Waterfront (DVD) ... released 16 April, 2007 at Uca Catalogue / Features of the DVD: Black & White, PALNewest Review: ... and researching the film, much of which was spent with the real life longshoreman and the courageous priest, Father John ... more ... Corridan (who became the inspiration for the film's Father Barry). This research gives the dialogue a realistic feel and depth to the film's character, and may well be one of the reasons why such detailed and rich performances are present throughout the film. Marlon Brando won a well-deserved Oscar for his performance of Terry Malloy, but initially Brando turned down the role with Frank Sinatra being his possible replacement. Personally I cannot imagine what this film would have been like without Brando because ...more |
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On The Waterfront [DVD] [1954]
Release Date: 2007 - 04 - 16, Rating Suitable for 15 years and over, Last Update 18.12.2009 05:52
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On The Waterfront (DVD): The Classic Contender (1386 words)
by - written on 11/06/03 (Very useful, 406 readings)
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Elia Kazan's 1954 film 'On the Waterfront' is a true classic that appears to have been largely forgotten, despite picking up eight Oscars and four additional nominations at the Academy Awards that year. Primarily famous for the line "I coulda been a contender" and the electric scene surrounding it, it is a film that improves on repeated viewing even though it is nearly fifty years old. It is a film that is rich in detail, showcasing an extraordinary performance from the film's lead, supported well by some equally able actors and complimented by an atmospheric score. Unlike many films of its era it has not dated badly, and is still fresh and ... Read the complete review
ON THE WATERFRONT For Lust and Conscience (2258 words)
by - written on 09/11/01 (Very useful, 150 readings)
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1954's 'On the Waterfront' is the film most famous for the "I could'a be a contender scene with Marlon Brando and Rod Steiger. If you aren't familiar with that one, don't ever admit it. No film lover could have possibly missed seeing one of the most famous scenes in film. Now if you've been cheating and have not actually seen the whole film , but know the scene, it's time for you to correct the gap in your film watching experience and get a copy of this film, preferably on DVD. 'On the Waterfront' is a film about conscience and ethics. It was made by director Elia Kazan not just to entertain the public but to ... Read the complete review
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