Soon, Terry met Joey's sister - college student Ettie. Etty witnessed the tragic life of the dockworkers with her own eyes, especially when her own brother was killed after saying a few words for the workers. She was determined to join the parish priest, Father Barry, to bring justice to the dockworkers. Terry was very sympathetic to Ettie. During his contact with Ettie, he told Ettie that his philosophy of life was "Before others can do it, you should do it yourself." Ettie accused him of lacking ideals and emotional sparks, not even having The slightest human kindness. Terry was deeply touched. He felt that Eddie was so pure and emotional.
In the process of getting along, the two gradually developed love. But because of his loyalty to the gang and the rules of the gang, Terry is still hesitant. The "Criminal Investigative Committee" opens an investigation into Joey's death, the death of dockworker Nolan for his willingness to testify. At the same time, Charlie was ordered by Johnny Front to kill Terry, Charlie confided the truth to Terry out of brotherhood, so that Terry escaped the pursuit, but he was killed by the gang. This scene forced Terry to take the witness stand in court to expose Charlie and Johnny's crimes, only to be beaten to the ground by Johnny's thugs on the dock. At this moment, the priest and Eddie came, and the dock workers gathered around. Before the fact of blood, the workers were completely awakened.
Terry finally got Docker's backing. This film truly reflects the life, awakening and struggle of the dock workers. It is a passionate indictment of the corruption, depravity and tyranny within the American trade union organization, from which one can glimpse a corner of the American society.
The wonderful soundtrack written by the music master Leonard Bernstein was later compiled by the composer into a symphonic suite, which is also a frequent performance in the concert hall.
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