Marty (1955)

04/11/1955 (US) • 1h 30m

Drama, Romance

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.

Top Billed Cast

Ernest Borgnine

Marty Piletti

Betsy Blair

Clara Snyder

Esther Minciotti

Mrs. Theresa Piletti

Augusta Ciolli

Aunt Catherine

Karen Steele

Virginia

James Bell

Mr. Snyder (uncredited)

John Beradino

Man in Bar (uncredited)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$343,000.00

Revenue

$3,000,000.00

Keywords

italian american

bachelor

marriage

butcher

teacher

love

crying

dating

overbearing mother

dance hall

lonely

old maid

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