Summary
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.
Details
Release Date: April 11, 1955
Runtime: 90 minutes
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 7.5/10 (471 votes)
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Cast
Ernest Borgnine
Marty
Betsy Blair
Clara
Esther Minciotti
Mrs. Piletti
Augusta Ciolli
Aunt Catherine
Joe Mantell
Angie
Karen Steele
Virginia
Jerry Paris
Tommy
James Bell
Mr. Snyder (uncredited)
John Beradino
Man in Bar (uncredited)
Charles Cane
Lou (uncredited)
John Dennis
Andy (uncredited)
John Milford
(uncredited)
Silvio Minciotti
Butcher (uncredited)
George Nardelli
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Jerry Orbach
Ballroom Patron (uncredited)
Glenn Strange
(uncredited)
Frank Sutton
Ralph (uncredited)
Minerva Urecal
Mrs. Rosari (uncredited)
Arthur Tovey
Man on Church Steps (uncredited)
Jack Klugman
Bar Patron (uncredited)