On the Waterfront (1954)

In a gritty New Jersey waterfront, ex-prizefighter Terry Malloy finds himself trapped in a world of corruption, ruled by his mob-connected brother Charley and union boss Johnny Friendly. After unwittingly facilitating the murder of his friend Joey, Terry's conscience begins to awaken when he meets Edie, Joey's sister, who seeks justice. As they grow closer, Terry grapples with the truth about Joey's death and the threat of retaliation from Friendly’s men.