On The Waterfront (A)
On the Waterfront is perhaps the definitive film to showcase the method style of acting. Marlon Brando Gives an Oscar winning performance as the ex-boxer turned longshoreman, Terry Malloy. He gets mixed up in the corrupt world of his union bosses whilst falling for Edie Doyle, played by a luminous Eva Marie Saint; a role for which she also won an Oscar in her feature film debut.
Elia Kazan, also directed Brando in A Streetcar Named Desire and was one of the most influential film directors in Hollywood history. Some critics read On the Waterfront as a personal defence of his action in naming names when he testified before the House Committee on Un-American Activities in 1952.
In a film with so many outstanding moments who can forget the scene in the back of a cab when Terry confronts his older brother, Charley. “I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I coulda been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am, let’s face it.”
Please note that our Classic Cinema Season will be sold as a package initially and IF places are available, you may be able to purchase tickets for individual films online through our website, after 15 January or on the door.
Places are strictly limited and we recommend you get in touch as soon as possible as we cannot guarantee ticket availability on the door. Please contact us by email to join a waiting list if you are unable to buy tickets online.
We offer unreserved seating in screen 3. One wheelchair space is available. Please get in touch to reserve this if required.
Discounted ticket prices apply to Harrogate Film Society Members or those under 25.
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