Marlon Brando Collection: On the Waterfront / The Wild One (VHS) PAL New.
Marlon Brando, Karl Malden and Eva Marie Saint star in the Academy Award winning film about a dockside worker and ex-prizefighter who heroically goes up against his corrupt labor leaders to expose the union's criminal practices. Despite the protests of union leaders and continual controversy during its original release, On The Waterfront was a smash hit at the box office and the 1954 Academy Awards. No one was more surprised by the movie's success than Columbia mogul Harry Cohn, who had predicted the high intensity drama's doom from the start. Directed by Elia Kazan, the film stars Brando as the uneducated dock worker who rises up and risks his life for his principles. His spectacular performance influenced a generation of actors and popularized the intense, gritty virtues of Method acting. At one point in casting however, Frank Sinatra was offered the role because Brando couldn't decide if he wanted it. In retrospect, it's impossible to imagine anyone but Brando as Malloy, the noble stoolie "who coulda been a contender." Academy Award winner for Best Picture, Actor (Brando), Supporting Actress (Saint), Directing, Writing, Cinematography, Art Direction and Film Editing. 1954, Black and White
The Wild One
A motorcycle gang cause trouble as they pass through various towns. However, the leader of the gang soon falls in love with the daughter of a small town's sheriff and locks horns with a rival gang.
Condition
Brand new
Signal Standard
PAL
Rating
M
Genre
Drama
Movie/TV Title
On the Waterfront / The Wild One
Leading Role
Marlon Brando
Edition
Collector's Edition
UPC
931773100244