On the Waterfront
1954 · 108 MIN · IMDB 8.1 · 170,839 VOTES · DIR. Elia Kazan
Overview
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,285 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:01:52 Now you take it easy, slugger.
00:05:26 I'm in the church if you need me.
00:08:36 That's just for openers.
00:12:57 No, I don't. Never heard of him.
00:16:49 -Meatballs. -Definitely.
00:20:36 The Romans found out what a handful could do if it's the right handful.
00:24:44 -Are you on the level? -What do you think?
00:27:38 Do you remember parochial school out on Puluski Street?
00:31:32 I don't want you to think I'm not grateful for everything you've done.
00:36:15 A kid named Riley, both hands. Like you used to do.
00:39:37 Why do you keep harping on that for?
00:44:12 Excuse me, Miss.
00:47:45 ...know where his feet is anymore.
00:51:53 Tillio, don't do that.
00:57:56 Believe me when I tell you I just thought they were...
01:03:14 I thought you were going to take him that night.
01:06:11 First he crosses me in public and gets away with it...
01:10:37 Look, kid....
01:15:13 -What is it Terry? -Charley, he's in trouble.
01:22:09 Now you get rid of that gun.
01:26:08 ...with job security and peace of mind.
01:32:19 -What do you think? -That ain't such a bad picture of you, boss.
01:37:25 Where are you going?
01:42:48 I'll be back!
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,285
Dialogue density11.9 lines / min
First line00:01:52
Final line01:42:48
Production Record
DirectorElia Kazan
LanguageEnglish
Budget$910,000
Revenue$960,000
IMDb votes170,839