An ex-prize fighter turned longshoreman struggles to stand up to his corrupt union bosses.
Director: Elia Kazan
Writers: Budd Schulberg (screenplay), Budd Schulberg (based upon an original story by)
Stars: Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb
Cast overview, first billed only:
Marlon Brando ... Terry Malloy
Karl Malden ... Father Barry
Lee J. Cobb ... Johnny Friendly
Rod Steiger ... Charley Malloy
Pat Henning ... Kayo Dugan
Leif Erickson ... Glover
James Westerfield ... Big Mac
Tony Galento ... Truck
Tami Mauriello ... Tillio
John F. Hamilton ... 'Pop' Doyle (as John Hamilton)
John Heldabrand ... Mott
Rudy Bond ... Moose
Don Blackman ... Luke
Arthur Keegan ... Jimmy
Abe Simon ... Barney
Storyline
Terry Malloy dreams about being a prize fighter, while tending his pigeons and running errands at the docks for Johnny Friendly, the corrupt boss of the dockers union. Terry witnesses a murder by two of Johnny's thugs, and later meets the dead man's sister and feels responsible for his death. She introduces him to Father Barry, who tries to force him to provide information for the courts that will smash the dock racketeers.
Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis
Plot Keywords: thin woman | woman in night gown | night gown | mob | union
Taglines: Tender love...terrifying conflict!
Genres: Crime | Drama | Thriller
Certificate: Not Rated | See all certifications
Parents Guide: View content advisory
Details
Official Sites: Sony Movie Channel [United States]
Country: USA
Language: English
Release Date: 22 June 1954 (Japan)
Also Known As: The Hook
Filming Locations: 5th Street Pier, Hoboken, New Jersey, USA
Box Office
Budget:$910,000 (estimated)
Company Credits
Production Co: Horizon Pictures
Technical Specs
Runtime: 108 min
Sound Mix: Mono (Western Electric Recording)
Color: Black and White
Aspect Ratio: 1.33 : 1
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