IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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The growing friendship of two NYC longshoremen is threatened by a notably repellent punk.The growing friendship of two NYC longshoremen is threatened by a notably repellent punk.The growing friendship of two NYC longshoremen is threatened by a notably repellent punk.
- Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
- 1 win & 2 nominations total
Robert F. Simon
- George Nordmann
- (as Robert Simon)
David Clarke
- Wallace
- (as David Clark)
Ralph Bell
- Night Boss
- (uncredited)
Charles Jordan
- Old Stevedore
- (uncredited)
Mike O'Dowd
- Malick's Henchman
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWritten specifically for Sidney Poitier.
- GoofsWhen Axel is fighting Charlie and they end up on the tracks near the end of the rail car, Axel picks up a hunk of pipe that bends while he is swinging it. Charlie then hits him a couple of times in the gut. When Axel falls on the ground, it is obvious he has padding under his jacket to absorb the blows which disappears in the next shot.
- Quotes
Axel Nordmann: Excuse me, a-are you in charge here?
Night Boss: Yeah.
Axel Nordmann: I-I'm looking for a guy named Charlie Malick.
Night Boss: He ain't here. He works the day shift.
Axel Nordmann: Excuse me.
Night Boss: Yeah.
Axel Nordmann: The thing is-a, I'm looking for work.
Night Boss: Nothin' I can do for ya kid, you'll have to come back in the mornin'.
- Alternate versionsAlso available in a computer colorized version.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Afro Promo (1997)
Featured review
excellent movie with formidable performances
This is an excellent movie that tackles the issue of racism in a delicate and balanced way. Great performances all round but absolutely outstanding acting by Sidney Poitier.
He makes this movie breathe and alive. His portrayal of a guy who struggles against discrimination and violence is simply mind blowing. His acting is forceful and delicate and subtle at the same time. Truly worthy of an Oscar, Poitier had to wait (because of his skin colour) for many more years before the sheer brilliance of his acting was recognised by the Academy.
Cassavetes turns in a great performance too, withdrawn, troubled and realistic as it has become his hallmark. He and Poitier contrast inimitably the forces of cowardice, courage and human transformation through friendship.
The movie is enjoyable and at the same time deeply haunting in its portrayal of racism in the US. The irony is that it somehow mirrors the realities under which Poitier had to work.
He makes this movie breathe and alive. His portrayal of a guy who struggles against discrimination and violence is simply mind blowing. His acting is forceful and delicate and subtle at the same time. Truly worthy of an Oscar, Poitier had to wait (because of his skin colour) for many more years before the sheer brilliance of his acting was recognised by the Academy.
Cassavetes turns in a great performance too, withdrawn, troubled and realistic as it has become his hallmark. He and Poitier contrast inimitably the forces of cowardice, courage and human transformation through friendship.
The movie is enjoyable and at the same time deeply haunting in its portrayal of racism in the US. The irony is that it somehow mirrors the realities under which Poitier had to work.
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- kaehnea
- Jan 27, 2006
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Details
- Runtime1 hour 25 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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