In 1950s New York, the dock workers' unions are in the stranglehold of the Mob.
If you're on the inside then life is sweet - kickbacks, bribes and easy shifts are
your rewards. Go against them and your life isn't worth living.

Unwittingly implicated in Joey's murder, Terry starts to question where his
loyalties lie. When he falls for the dead man's beautiful sister, he enlists the help
of the street-wise Father Barry to bring down the racketeers. The classic story of the guy who ‘coulda been a contender', On the Waterfront is best known for Elia Kazan's multi-Oscar winning film, starring Marlon Brando. Steven Berkoff, in his first production for Nottingham Playhouse, directs what promises to be an exhilarating version of Budd Schulberg's portrait of mob
violence and corruption.

<h2>**** - The Guardian </h2>
<h2>**** - Financial Times</h2>
<h2>**** - The Times</h2>
<h2>GOLD - Daily Mail</h2>
<h2>Packs a Punch - The Telegraph</h2>