Let me tell you something, this movie could've been a CONTENDER for the Oscars!

And it was!

And it won some!

The pinnacle Brando performance with one of the best screenplays from this era. The idea of brotherhood and sacrifice fits well in the setting of mob infiltration of the longshoremen' union; specifically in Terry's (Brando) struggle with his easy li... (read more) The pinnacle Brando performance with one of the best screenplays from this era. The idea of brotherhood and sacrifice fits well in the setting of mob infiltration of the longshoremen' union; specifically in Terry's (Brando) struggle with his easy life and the advantages he takes colliding with his emerging conscience and regret over his lost future. Many memorable scenes:
- Terry reveals to Edie he was the set-up man in her brother's death
- The famous scene in the back seat of the cab with his brother, Charley, when Terry lashes out about having to take the dive and missing his title shot.
- Terry and Edie walking in the park and he pick her glove up and puts it on.
- The last sequence of the film.

The film was truly a treat to see. The storyline was something that had never been done before with a meaning. The entire thing was just well written. Enough said.

A great performance piece from Marlon Brando. It is a highly entertaining and endearing film, with a great story and social commentary on crime and corruption. It has a beautiful landscape, and a unique film experience. It crosses genres quite flawle... (read more) A great performance piece from Marlon Brando. It is a highly entertaining and endearing film, with a great story and social commentary on crime and corruption. It has a beautiful landscape, and a unique film experience. It crosses genres quite flawlessly, having a lot of film noir techniques to go along with it.

This is my Father's all time favorite film. I watched many times over the years and I never get tired of it. It is a great film.