On the Waterfront

On The Waterfront(1954) provides an inside look at the corruption within the waterfront docks of New York. The infrastructure of the docks are monopolized by the mob, oppressing workers and corrupting a fair union. In order to maintain power the mob goes after anyone who violates their deaf and dumb policy. The film opens by showing a scenario in which someone has violated their code and suffers death as a consequence. The conflict that drives the plot is: Will there be justice for the death of…

Bum or Not? On the Waterfront illustrates the life of a former boxer, Terry Malloy. The terms “bum” and “class” are used to describe the main character, Terry. He is known as a “bum” because he wears shaggy clothes and works at the waterfront. However, to have “class” is to be respected and known for a good deed. He misses out on a big chance to have class but luckily, he is able to get a second chance. Terry is able to achieve a class status in the end when he decides to take down Johnny…

Compare how the concept of redemption impacts on the lives of the characters in Ransom and On the Waterfront. A character’s yearning to atone for a sin is what may drive him or her to serve justice or begin on a path for good. In David Malouf’s novel Ransom and Elia Kazan’s film On the Waterfront redemption plays a major role as the driving force for the protagonist’s journey to a moral rebirth. Achilles, Priam, Terry and Charley take up the opportunity to regain their new titles as honest and…

On the above date and time I was conducting a special patrol of waterfront Park. While conducting a check of Waterfront Park, I was approached by two city residents. Both residents advised me that they observed a blond female subject "passed out" on her driveway, located at 8715 Old Post Road. The residents stated that we probably all knew who the subject was because of all the trouble she has caused her grandparents. I immediately notified dispatch of the situation and I responded to 8715 Old…

the the various publics for individuals to create their own conclusion and opinion of the organisation. For the Ports of Auckland, image in regards to physical appearance is not an issue. The large amount of space the Seaport clams of the Auckland Waterfront and the Waitemata Harbour with the whole area operating 24/7 means that all publics are able to ascertain an opinion on this busy, and constant organisation. It is also the size of the operation that has had a negative impact on the Ports of…

The two walk down the busy street looking at all the shops as they move closer to the waterfront. From behind several people scream and shout making Dan and Lisa turn to see the commotion coming from behind them. Just as they turn to see a white car swerving around the street. It quickly cuts in and heads straight for them. With no time…

In the film that I watched On the Waterfront the different angles of the shots were really important and played a huge part in making the film what it was. For example after Terry is an unaided, unwanted accomplice in the murder of Joey Doyle, there is a specific scene where both Glover and him are sitting on top of the roof near the pigeons. The high angle shows how powerless, scared and depressed Terry felt about being involved in a very horrific crime. Another type of shot used to create a…

The scene from the film On the Waterfront takes place inside the cargo hold of a cargo ship. A ship un-loader named Kayo Dugan has just been murdered and Father Barry has been called to say a prayer for Kayo. The scene is rich in the elements of Mise-en-scéne. From the costumes worn by the priest to the suits worn by the union leaders, we see a stark representation of the difference between good and evil. The location of the three different segregated groups is also significant in delivering the…

In the two texts ‘On the Waterfront’ and ‘Twelve Angry Men’, the protagonists face conflicts through standing up for what is right and standing alone by telling others what is right. In ‘On the Waterfront’, Terry Malloy faces the conflict of whether to or not to testify against Johnny Friendly. Terry has an inner conflict with Edie when he isn’t sure if he should stay ‘Deaf & Dumb’ or testify. Father Barry and Edie continually challenge Terry which then gives him the courage to testify against…

Imagine you are walking in a park, and you begin to notice all of these smells. They range from the surrounding restaurants, to the rushing river, and the pine trees that fill the park. A park that is described in this way is Riverfront Park, and Riverfront Park is filled with smells to entice the people that visit. When I hear people talking about Riverfront Park, my mind floods with all of the great smells of food in the park. Riverfront Park is not like your ordinary park, its full blown…