The Docks of New York (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1928, The Docks of New York is a drama and romance film directed by Josef von Sternberg, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. A blue-collar worker on New York's depressed waterfront finds his life changed after he saves a woman attempting suicide.
Who’s in it. The Docks of New York stars George Bancroft as Bill Roberts, Betty Compson as Mae, Olga Baclanova as Lou and Clyde Cook as 'Sugar' Steve, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Docks of New York has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Docks of New York page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Docks of New York tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Docks of New York (1928)?
- In US, The Docks of New York is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Docks of New York worth watching?
- The Docks of New York holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Docks of New York?
- The Docks of New York stars George Bancroft, Betty Compson, Olga Baclanova, Clyde Cook and Mitchell Lewis.
- When was The Docks of New York released?
- The Docks of New York was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.