Terry Malloy is a kindhearted dockworker, and former boxer, who is tricked by his corrupt bosses into leading his friend to death. After falling in love, he tries to leave the waterfront and expose his employers.
Cast
Marlon Brando
Terry Malloy
Lee J. Cobb
Johnny Friendly
Eva Marie Saint
Edie Doyle
Rod Steiger
Charley Malloy
James Westerfield
Big Mac
John F. Hamilton
'Pop' Doyle
Martin Balsam
Gillette (uncredited)
Dan Bergin
Sidney (uncredited)
Zachary Charles
Dues Collector (uncredited)
Fred Gwynne
Slim (uncredited)
Anne Hegira
Mrs. Collins (uncredited)
Pat Hingle
Jocko (uncredited)
Katherine MacGregor
Longshoreman's Mother (uncredited)
Barry Macollum
Johnny's Banker (uncredited)
Tiger Joe Marsh
Longshoreman (uncredited)
Nehemiah Persoff
Cab Driver (uncredited)
Johnny Seven
Longshoreman (uncredited)