Rumble on the Docks (1956)
- Starring:
- James Darren, Laurie Carroll, (more)
- Director(s):
- Fred Sears
Synopsis of Rumble on the Docks
This tense tale of waterfront corruption was clearly inspired by the success of On the Waterfront; there's even a character named Joe Brindo, played by Michael Granger. Newcomer James Darren plays Jimmy Smigelski, a budding juvenile delinquent who is hired as a "muscle man" for corrupt union leader Brindo. Kicked out of his house by his father, who despises all forms of gangsterism, Smigelski begins regarding Brindo as a surrogate dad. Thus, it takes a lot out of him when Jimmy discovers that his father-figure is a no-good louse. Agreeing to testify before an investigating committee, Jimmy is marked for death by his former benefactor. Once again, producer Sam Katzman uses a timely topic and lurid title to turn a quick profit. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Rumble on the Docks
- James Darren - Jimmy Smigelski
- Michael Granger - Joe Brindo
- Robert Blake - Chuck
- Celia Lovsky - Anna Smigelski
- Timothy Carey - Frank Mangus
- Don Devlin - Wimpie
- David Orrick - Gotham
- Robert C. Ross - Gil Danco
- Don Garrett - Bo-Bo
- Laurie Carroll - Della
- Jerry Janger - Rocky
- Edgar Barrier - Pete Smigelski
- David Bond - Dan Kevlin
- Dan Terranova - Tony Lightning
- Joseph Vitale - Ferdinand Marchesi
- Larry Blake - Fitz
- Steve Warren - Sully
- Joel Ashley - Fuller
- Director(s):
- Fred Sears
- Writer(s):
- Jack de Witt, Lou Morheim
- Producer(s):
- Sam Katzman
- Looking for special editions of Rumble on the Docks?
- See All Versions
- Subtitles:
- Check All Versions
- Closed Captioning:
- Check All Versions
