On the Waterfront (1954). Very few movies can legitimately be called "powerful." For me, this one is affecting even after seeing it many times. It's almost unique in that.

It is astonishing that this and The Godfather were released only 17 years apart, and Brando wasn't 50 when he took on the role of Vito. It seems like completely unrelated guys.


"All of these men were good listeners; patient men."