The story follows (Marlon Brando), an uneducated former prizefighter now working as a longshoreman on the corrupt docks of Hoboken, New Jersey.
Terry unwittingly lures a fellow worker, Joey Doyle, to his death after Joey threatens to testify against the racketeers running the union. On The Waterfront
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 The story follows (Marlon Brando), an uneducated former