Waterfront
“EVIL ENEMY SABOTEURS Hidden In A Shroud Of Mystery!”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Sekely
- Screenplay & Story
- Irwin Franklyn, Martin Mooney
- Original Title
- Waterfront
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- PRC, Alexander-Stern Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Sekely
Irwin Franklyn, Martin Mooney
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Sekely
Director
Irwin Franklyn
Screenplay
Martin Mooney
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfront
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Waterfront 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 directed Waterfront?
Waterfront was directed by Steve Sekely.
Who stars in Waterfront?
The principal cast of Waterfront includes John Carradine, J. Carrol Naish, Maris Wrixon, Edwin Maxwell, Terry Frost.
When was Waterfront released and how long is it?
Waterfront was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Waterfront?
Waterfront holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).