Waterfront (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1944, Waterfront is an action and thriller film directed by Steve Sekely, running about 68 minutes. “EVIL ENEMY SABOTEURS Hidden In A Shroud Of Mystery!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Nazi spy passes himself off as an optometrist in San Francisco's waterfront district. Someone robs him of his code book, and he must get it back.
Who’s in it. Waterfront stars John Carradine as Victor Marlow, J. Carrol Naish as Dr. Karl Decker, Maris Wrixon as Freda Hauser and Edwin Maxwell as Max Kramer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Waterfront has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waterfront page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waterfront tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waterfront (1944)?
- In US, Waterfront is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Waterfront worth watching?
- Waterfront holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waterfront?
- Waterfront stars John Carradine, J. Carrol Naish, Maris Wrixon, Edwin Maxwell and Terry Frost.
- When was Waterfront released?
- Waterfront was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.