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Marty (1955)

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It's the love story of an unsung hero!

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Delbert Mann
  • Profile picture of Ernest Borgnine
    Marty Piletti Ernest Borgnine
  • Profile picture of Betsy Blair
    Clara Snyder Betsy Blair
  • Profile picture of Esther Minciotti
    Mrs. Theresa Piletti Esther Minciotti
  • Profile picture of Augusta Ciolli
    Aunt Catherine Augusta Ciolli
  • Profile picture of Joe Mantell
    Angie Joe Mantell
  • Profile picture of Karen Steele
    Virginia Karen Steele
  • Profile picture of Jerry Paris
    Tommy Jerry Paris
  • Profile picture of James Bell
    Mr. Snyder (uncredited) James Bell

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