Marty(1955)
“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.
Director
Delbert Mann
Studio
Hecht-Lancaster Productions
Budget
$343K
Revenue
$3M
Cast
Ernest Borgnine
as Marty Piletti
Betsy Blair
as Clara Snyder
Esther Minciotti
as Mrs. Theresa Piletti
Augusta Ciolli
as Aunt Catherine
Joe Mantell
as Angie
Karen Steele
as Virginia
Jerry Paris
as Tommy
James Bell
as Mr. Snyder (uncredited)
John Beradino
as Man in Bar (uncredited)
Charles Cane
as Lou - Bartender (uncredited)
Paddy Chayefsky
as Leo (uncredited)
John Dennis
as Andy (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1955
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$343K
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
Hecht-Lancaster Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Marty?▼
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What is Marty about?▼
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.
Who directed Marty?▼
Marty was directed by Delbert Mann and released in 1955. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Marty?▼
Marty has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
Who stars in Marty?▼
The cast of Marty includes Ernest Borgnine as Marty Piletti, Betsy Blair as Clara Snyder, Esther Minciotti as Mrs. Theresa Piletti, Augusta Ciolli as Aunt Catherine, Joe Mantell as Angie and more.
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