Date:1954 Type: Drama Rating: 4/5 Colour: Black and White Director: Elia Kazan Producer:
Comment/Synopsis
Marlon Brando is an ex-boxer working for a union boss who witnesses a murder. After meeting the dead man's sister (Eva Marie Saint) and a priest (Karl Malden) he has to decide whether to testify for the police or keep his head down. This is Marlon Brando at his best as the dockworker challenging the Mob's control of the labour market.
Won Best Picture
Won Best Actor - Marlon Brando
Won Best Supporting Actress - Eva Marie Saint
Won Best Director - Elia Kazan
Nomination - Best Supporting Actor - Karl Malden
Nomination - Best Supporting Actor - Rod Steiger
Nomination - Best Supporting Actor - Lee J Cobb
Won - Writing, Cinematography. Art Direction, Editing
Nomination - Music
Quote
You don't understand! I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I could've been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am
4/5 
Marlon Brando
Karl Malden
Rod Steiger
Eva Marie Saint
Lee J Cobb
Fred Gwynne
Leif Erickson