New Jersey. Under the sway of mob boss Johnny Friendly, who controls the labor union, Terry Malloy gets mixed up in the murder of dockworker Joey Doyle. When Terry falls for Joey’s sister Edie—who, along with Father Barry, rallies the workers to fight against corruption—Terry’s loyalties are tested.

“I coulda had class…” It’s possible no scene in American cinema is more famous, and the rest of the film is a masterpiece too. Sweeping eight Oscars®, Elia Kazan’s drama of New York life and mob corruption is one of Hollywood’s most immortal films, with Brando the pioneer of a new breed of acting.