It is so refreshing to see a movie that is simple on paper, elevated to near perfection by its actors.  Brando, Malden, Cobb, and Steiger are all so electric as they play out a story that is as simple as a man grappling with his own conscience over his involvement in violent union-involved murder.  People say that Elia Kazan created this movie as a sort of contrition over his House Unamerican Act finger-pointing.  I like to stay ignorant of the director's personal life.  If I didn't....I wouldn't like Polanski or Allen movies either.  Powerful Movie and worthy of its 8 oscars.  The only reason it didn't win all 11 it was nominated for was because Malden, Cobb, and Steiger all split the Supporting Actor vote.