Marty (1955)

7.5/10 • 90 min • Drama Romance

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. He then meets Clara, an unattractive school teacher. Realising their emotional connection, Marty promises to call, but family and friends try to convince him not to.

Cast

Ernest Borgnine

Marty

Betsy Blair

Clara

Esther Minciotti

Mrs. Piletti

Augusta Ciolli

Aunt Catherine

Joe Mantell

Angie

Karen Steele

Virginia

Jerry Paris

Tommy

James Bell

Mr. Snyder (uncredited)

John Beradino

Man in Bar (uncredited)

Charles Cane

Lou (uncredited)

Paddy Chayefsky

Leo (uncredited)

John Dennis

Andy (uncredited)

John Milford

(uncredited)

Silvio Minciotti

Butcher (uncredited)

George Nardelli

Bar Patron (uncredited)

Jerry Orbach

Ballroom Patron (uncredited)

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