Marty (1955)

  • NR
  • 04/11/1955 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 30m

It's the love story of an unsung hero!

Overview

Marty, a butcher who lives in the Bronx with his mother is unmarried at 34. Good-natured but socially awkward he faces constant badgering from family and friends to get married but has reluctantly resigned himself to bachelorhood. Marty meets Clara, an unattractive school teacher, realising their emotional connection, he promises to call but family and friends try to convince him not to.

Delbert Mann

Director

Paddy Chayefsky

Screenplay

Cast

Ernest Borgnine's headshot

Ernest Borgnine

Marty Piletti
Betsy Blair's headshot

Betsy Blair

Clara Snyder
Esther Minciotti's headshot

Esther Minciotti

Mrs. Theresa Piletti
Augusta Ciolli's headshot

Augusta Ciolli

Aunt Catherine
Joe Mantell's headshot

Joe Mantell

Angie
Karen Steele's headshot

Karen Steele

Virginia
Jerry Paris's headshot

Jerry Paris

Tommy
James Bell's headshot

James Bell

Mr. Snyder (uncredited)

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