Terry Malloy, who under the inspiration of a Catholic priest (Father Barry) becomes a Christ-like figure. Betrayed by his brother and almost killed by the gang, he finds the strength to overcome and redeem his people from the slavery to the mobsters who run the waterfront. | Terry Malloy, who under the inspiration of a Catholic priest (Father Barry) becomes a Christ-like figure. Betrayed by his brother and almost killed by the gang, he finds the strength to overcome and redeem his people from the slavery to the mobsters who run the waterfront. |