But there still is the bully to deal with-as well as Cassavetes' dark secret. But, a particularly kind man at the job (Sidney Poitier) takes him on in his work crew-and the two become fast friends. At first, he's taken under the wings of a cruel jerk (Jack Warden)-who exploits him and is a bully. ![]() ![]() He's failed many times in the past and expects to keep failing when he comes looking for a job as a longshoreman. John Cassavetes plays a disaffected young man. ![]() So, while much of the film is very quiet and the plot somewhat normal by movie standards, it's a wonderful example of a film that is a showcase for the actors. I really liked this film-mostly because the acting and dialog was so good.
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