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On the Waterfront
Movie

On the Waterfront(1954)

8.1
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108Minutes

An ex-prize fighter turned New Jersey longshoreman struggles to stand up to his corrupt union bosses, including his older brother, as he starts to connect with the grieving sister of one of the syndicate's victims. Mob-connected union boss Johnny Friendly gloats about his control of the waterfront. Terry Malloy, a dockworker, had been a promising boxer until he was instructed to deliberately lose a fight. Terry helps the sister of a victim and becomes involved in testifying against the mob-controlled union. As Terry leans towards testifying, he faces threats and violence, but ultimately finds the strength to expose the illegal activities. With the support of the dockworkers, Terry fights back and stands up for justice.

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Rise of the Legend
Movie

Rise of the Legend(2014)

6.4
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NR
131Minutes

In 19th-century Guangzhou, a dockworker seeks vengeance against the Chinese mafia after his father is killed. He infiltrates the gang and uses his martial arts skills to take them down, eventually avenging the deaths of his best friend and lover.

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Hum
Movie

Hum(1991)

6.9
184Minutes

Hum (1991) is an action-packed movie that revolves around the lives of an arms dealer, a dancer, and a dockworker. The story takes a twist when secrets are revealed and a corrupt cop enters the scene. As the characters navigate through their dark pasts, they must face betrayal, treason, and even fire. With intense action sequences and unexpected plot twists, Hum is a thrilling film that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats.

The Mob
Movie

The Mob(1951)

7.1
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87Minutes

In The Mob, an undercover cop goes deep undercover to infiltrate a powerful organized crime syndicate. As he gains the trust of the mobsters, he struggles to maintain his true identity and loyalty to the police force. The stakes get higher when a witness elimination plot puts his life in danger. With corruption, betrayal, and danger lurking around every corner, he must navigate the treacherous world of the mob to bring them down from within.

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Moontide
Movie

Moontide(1942)

6.8
94Minutes
The Fifteen Streets
Movie

The Fifteen Streets(1989)

6.9
104Minutes

The Fifteen Streets is a gripping drama set in the early 1900s in Newcastle, England. It tells the story of a working-class family struggling against poverty and the rigid class system of the time. The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the divisions between social classes through the lives of its characters. The arrival of a female teacher brings hope to the community and sparks a forbidden romance, leading to a series of dramatic events that will change their lives forever.

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Rialto
Movie

Rialto(2019)

6.2
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90Minutes

Rialto is a movie that revolves around a closeted homosexual who works as a dockworker in Dublin, Ireland. He is plagued by an identity crisis and deals with a dysfunctional marriage, a strained relationship with his father, and the challenges of being a closeted gay man in a society that doesn't fully accept homosexuality. The movie explores themes of gay shame, voyeurism, and the complexities of relationships. It also delves into the struggle of finding oneself and embracing one's true identity.

Song of Freedom
Movie

Song of Freedom(1936)

6.4
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73Minutes

John Zinga, a descendent of slaves, has an ancient medallion around his neck and a fragment of song passed down generations. He is an English dockworker with a magnificent voice and a yearning to learn his roots.

Big Fella
Movie

Big Fella(1937)

5.9
74Minutes

Singing Marseilles docker Joe is hired by wealthy English couple, the Oliphants, to find their missing son Gerald. When Joe finds him, he learns Gerald escaped of his own will and takes him to stay with a local singer, who offers a refuge from his repressed white parents.

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New Orleans Uncensored
Movie

New Orleans Uncensored(1955)

5.7
76Minutes

William Castle directed this Sam Katzman production, a gritty crime thriller about a newly-discharged sailor who gets a job as a longshoreman in The Big Easy. He swiftly discovers mob corruption throughout the docks, and when a friend is killed by the gangsters, he convinces the police to let him go undercover and take matters into his own hands. Filmed on location on the docks and in the French Quarter.

Cœur fidèle
Movie

Cœur fidèle(1923)

7.4
NR
87Minutes

Cœur fidèle is a silent film set in Marseille, France. The story revolves around a love triangle between a bar owner, a dockworker, and a handicapped woman. The plot takes place in the backdrop of a vibrant and bustling port city. It explores themes of love, loyalty, and the challenges faced by the characters.

Murder in Reverse?
Movie

Murder in Reverse?(1945)

6.8
80Minutes

Tom Masterick, a dock worker, is wrongfully convicted of a murder charge. His death sentence is commuted to a long prison term. When released as an old man, he vows to find the real killer.

So Close to Paradise
Movie

So Close to Paradise(1998)

6.4
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NR
93Minutes
Where the Heart Is
Movie

Where the Heart Is(1998)

6.6
113Minutes

From the director of Marius et Jeannette, this story of two working-class families is a fable with an optimist streak. A young black man, Francois, is wrongly accused of rape by a racist policeman. The story is told in voiceover by his childhood friend, neighbor, and the mother of his future child, Clementine, who is white. The city is Marseilles as in the previous film, symbolic with its churches, prisons and ruins. Except in this film, director Robert Guediguian also ventures outside, taking the story to Sarajevo; two different cities, one devastated by war, the other by a bad economy and unemployment. A la Place du coeur won a Special Jury Prize at the 1998 San Sebastian Film Festival and was also shown at the 1998 Toronto Film Festival and the 1998 Montreal Film Festival.

Explore a curated list of movies and TV shows that feature the riveting and gritty world of dockworkers. Witness captivating stories of perseverance, camaraderie, and hard work amidst the challenges faced by these resilient individuals. Uncover tales of love, betrayal, and triumph set against the backdrop of bustling docks, cargo ships, and harbors. Immerse yourself in the relentless spirit and captivating drama of dockworkers' lives through these enthralling cinematic masterpieces.

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