Originally Posted by mustachepete
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.


Very true Pete. Brando's line about his brother looking out for him is such a classic as is the whole film.

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