The Waterfront — On

Terry’s conscience is awakened by Edie Doyle (Eva Marie Saint), Joey’s sister, and Father Barry (Karl Malden), a local priest fighting to end the mob's "deaf and dumb" code of silence.

Terry must choose between loyalty to the union boss, Johnny Friendly (Lee J. Cobb)—who is served by Terry's own brother, Charley (Rod Steiger)—and his growing need for redemption. Historical Controversy On The Waterfront

Terry unwittingly lures a fellow worker, Joey Doyle, to his death after Joey threatens to testify against the racketeers running the union. Terry’s conscience is awakened by Edie Doyle (Eva

The story follows (Marlon Brando), an uneducated former prizefighter now working as a longshoreman on the corrupt docks of Hoboken, New Jersey. and Father Barry (Karl Malden)