Powerful, man-vs-union-racketeers drama set on the New Jersey docks remains a contenda. Winner of 8 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director (Elia Kazan).

Marlon Brando was named Best Actor after being shut out the 3 previous years. Lee J. Cobb, Karl Malden and Rod Steiger were all nominated for Best Supporting Actor. All lost.

A very pregnant Eva Marie Saint, however, picked up an Oscar for her effort.

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