Marty

Name: Marty
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1955-04-11
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Ernest Borgnine, Betsy Blair, Esther Minciotti, Augusta Ciolli, Joe Mantell

1955·Movie·NR·90 min·★ 7.5(458)

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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. 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.

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About Marty

Marty is a 1955 English-language drama and romance film directed by Delbert Mann. The cast is led by Ernest Borgnine, Betsy Blair, Esther Minciotti. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Fawesome, YouTube Free.

Marty was produced by Hecht-Lancaster Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on April 11, 1955, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.

Director: Delbert Mann
Writers: Paddy Chayefsky
Release date: April 11, 1955
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $0 million
Box office: $3 million
Production: Hecht-Lancaster Productions

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Marty cast & crew

Marty was directed by Delbert Mann and written by Paddy Chayefsky.

The cast features 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 Karen Steele as Virginia.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Roy Webb, cinematography is by Joseph LaShelle, and it was produced by Burt Lancaster and Harold Hecht.

Is Marty worth watching?

Marty holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 458 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama and romance, Marty is worth a place on your watchlist.

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