Marty
"It's the love story of an unsung hero!"
Originally released in 1955. Marty is a drama/romance film. directed by Delbert Mann.
Starring Ernest Borgnine, Betsy Blair, and Esther Minciotti
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 11, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (423 votes)
Budget
$343K
Production budget
Box Office
$3M
8.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $343,000
- Revenue
- $3,000,000
Production Companies
- United Artists
- Hecht-Lancaster Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed Marty?
Marty was directed by Delbert Mann.
How long is Marty?
Marty has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Marty released?
Marty was released on April 11, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Marty?
The main cast of Marty includes Ernest Borgnine, Betsy Blair, Esther Minciotti, Augusta Ciolli, Joe Mantell.
Is Marty worth watching?
Marty has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 423 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.