Movie: Down on the Waterfront

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Jason Alexander
Jason Alexander

Ed Asner
Ed Asner

Jonathan Penner
Jonathan Penner

Mike Starr
Mike Starr

Peter Atkins
Peter Atkins

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    Two filmmakers, eager to make a feature film that will improve the tarnished reputation of the longshoreman's union, meet with union officials. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

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    1994-04-26

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