Waterfront(1950)
THE DESIRES AND LONELINESS of seafaring men and their women!
Waterfront Synopsis
When ship's fireman Peter McCabe walks out on his long-suffering wife, he leaves her impoverished, with two young daughters and a boy born soon after his departure. After an absence of fourteen years McCabe returns, sacked and humiliated, trailing trouble in his wake.
Waterfront (1950) is a drama film directed by Michael Anderson, released on July 26, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Robert Newton, Kathleen Harrison, Avis Scott and Susan Shaw. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Anderson
- Writers:
- John Brophy, Paul Soskin
- Producers:
- Paul Soskin
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Waxman
- Production:
- Paul Soskin Productions
- Status:
- Released
Waterfront Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Newton
as Peter McCabe
Kathleen Harrison
as Mrs. McCabe
Avis Scott
as Nora McCabe
Susan Shaw
as Connie McCabe
- Robin Netscher
Robin Netscher
as George Alexander McCabe
Richard Burton
as Ben Satterthwaite
Kenneth Griffith
as Maurice Bruno
- Olive Sloane
Olive Sloane
as Mrs. Gibson
James Hayter
as Ship's Captain
Charles Victor
as Bill
Michael Brennan
as Engineer
Allan Jeayes
as Prison Officer
Key crew
Directed by Michael Anderson, written by John Brophy and Paul Soskin, produced by Paul Soskin.
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Waterfront Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 12 ratings.
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Waterfront – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Waterfront online?
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Waterfront (1950) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Waterfront?
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The main cast of Waterfront (1950) includes Robert Newton, Kathleen Harrison, Avis Scott, Susan Shaw and Robin Netscher. The film was directed by Michael Anderson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Waterfront released?
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Waterfront was released on July 26, 1950 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Waterfront worth watching?
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Waterfront (1950) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.