On the Waterfront

On the Waterfront comprehensively examines one of the most important films of the Hollywood canon. Included are essays specially commissioned for this volume, analyzing the screenplay, Kazan as director, Schulberg as screenplay writer, the score by Leonard Bernstein, and the reception of the film in classrooms. Collectively they demonstrate how and why this film has been an enduring favorite among cineastes and movie buffs alike. A preface by Bud Schulberg, contemporary reviews, and stills round out the volume.