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On the Waterfront

Summary: An ex-prize fighter turned New Jersey longshoreman struggles to stand up to his corrupt union bosses, including his older brother, as he starts to connect with the grieving sister of one of the syndicate's victims.
Runtime: 1 h 48 min
MPAA: Approved

Country: United States
Language: English
Movie budget: $ 910,000
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