Thursday, November 6, 2008

ON THE WATERFRONT - 1954

DIRECTED BY ELIA KAZAN
SCREENPLAY BY BUDD SCHULBERG



Elia Kazan and Marlon Brando made great movies together. This was the Oscar winning Best Picture of 1954. Powerful story, Marlon Brando reluctantly tries to redeem his character in face of his love for Eva Marie Saint's role. When Eva finds out the truth from Brando's lips, Kazan utilizes a background noise to increase the suspense and drama of the scene. Show, don't tell.

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