Directed by Elia Kazan and starring Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger and Eva Marie Saint in her film debut, ON THE WATERFRONT (1954) was named by the American Film Institute among the greatest films of all time – on both the original and 10th anniversary edition lists – as well as...

Adapted from Tennessee Williams’ play by director Elia Kazan, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE (1951) stars Vivien Leigh and Marlon Brando, both named by the American Film Institute among cinema’s greatest screen legends – the latter ranking at #4 of all time. Other accolades from AFI include inclusion on both of the institute’s vaunted lists of...

Named by the American Film Institute among the greatest filmed love stories in the history of the art form, SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS (1961) pairs Natalie Wood and AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Warren Beatty in his feature film debut – and features stunning production design by AFI Honorary Degree recipient Richard Sylbert. Visit the...

Directed by Elia Kazan and based on Laura Z. Hobson’s bestselling novel, GENTLEMAN’S AGREEMENT (1947) is an award-winning film that stars American Film Institute Founding Chair and AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Gregory Peck as a journalist who decides to pose as Jewish in order to experience anti-Semitism firsthand and understand the plight of those who are religiously persecuted. Visit the...

Directed by Elia Kazan and based on Laura Z. Hobson’s bestselling novel, GENTLEMAN’S AGREEMENT is an award-winning film that stars American Film Institute Founding Chair and AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Gregory Peck as a journalist who decides to pose as Jewish in order to experience anti-Semitism firsthand and understand the plight of those who are religiously persecuted. HOW TO WATCH...