Directed by Elia KazanStarring Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Eva Marie Saint, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger, Pat Henning, Leif Erickson, James Westerfield, Tony Galento, Tami Mauriello, John F. Hamilton, John Heldabrand, Rudy Bond, Don Blackman, Arthur Keegan, Abe Simon, and Martin Balsam
Despite being looked at as Elia Kazan's excuse for testifying against his friends before the House Un-American Activities Committee, On the Waterfront remains a true classic of American cinema. Marlon Brando gives one of his best performances, and that's really saying something. He is ably supported by the rest of the cast, featuring some of the best character actors of the era. The acting is the real attraction here, as the movie features one of the finest casts assembled, and a wonderful debut performance from Eva Marie Saint. Anyone interested in acting should tune in for a plethora of wonderful performances.
Other nominees: The Caine Mutiny (Edward Dmytryk), The Country Girl (George Seaton), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Stanley Donen), and Three Coins in the Fountain (Jean Negulesco)
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