On the Waterfront
1954
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Elia Kazan was an American film and theatre director, producer, screenwriter and actor, known for his issue-driven films and his testimony before the House Committee on Un-American Activities. He was born in Constantinople to Cappadocian Greek parents and co-founded the Actors Studio with Lee Strasberg.
Elia Kazan was a renowned director, writer and producer of films such as On the Waterfront, A Streetcar Named Desire and East of Eden. He won two Oscars, three Tonys and four Golden Globes, but also faced controversy for his testimony before the House Committee on Un-American Activities.
- January 1, 1
- Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- 1.73 m
Sep 3, 2024 · Learn about Elia Kazan, a Turkish-born American director and author who made acclaimed films and plays, such as On the Waterfront and A Streetcar Named Desire. Find out how he cooperated with HUAC and named names of Communist Party members.
- ON THE WATERFRONT (1954) Screenplay by Budd Schulberg, suggested by ‘Crime on the Waterfront’ by Malcolm Johnson. Starring Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger, Pat Henning, Eva Marie Saint.
- EAST OF EDEN (1955) Screenplay by Paul Osborn, based on the novel by John Steinbeck. Starring James Dean, Julie Harris, Raymond Massey, Burl Ives, Richard Davalos, Jo Van Fleet.
- A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE (1951) Screenplay by Tennessee Williams, based on his play. Starring Vivien Leigh, Marlon Brando, Kim Hunter, Karl Malden. Is there a sexier scene in cinema history than the one when Stanley Kowalski (Marlon Brando) — drenched in sweat and clad in a ripped T-shirt — beckons his wife (Kim Hunter) into his arms by screaming “Hey Stella!”
- A FACE IN THE CROWD (1957) Screenplay by Budd Schulberg, based on his story. Starring Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa, Walter Matthau, Lee Remick.
Learn about the life and career of Elia Kazan, a renowned director of stage and screen who won two Oscars and influenced many actors. Find out his achievements, controversies, family, and trivia on IMDb.
- Director, Writer, Producer
- September 28, 2003
- September 7, 1909
Apr 2, 2014 · Director Elia Kazan is best known for his successes on stage and in film, including 'A Streetcar Named Desire,' 'On the Waterfront' and 'East of Eden.'
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Learn about the director and author who brought to life some of America's most treasured plays and movies, such as On the Waterfront and A Streetcar Named Desire. Find out how he became an outsider, a Communist, a traitor, and a writer, and how he influenced actors and playwrights.
