Summary: 7/10: a well-crafted slice of 1950s life that earns its Best Picture Oscar even if much of it feels like anthropology now. Funny, amusing, and quite dated, but an enjoyable watch anyway. Paddy Chayefsky's Oscar-winning screenplay, expanded from his own television play, captures a specific moment in working-class Bronx life with sharp ear for dialogue and genuine affection for its characters, even when…
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.
Top 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)
Paddy Chayefsky
Leo (uncredited)
John Dennis
Andy (uncredited)
Walter Kelley
Kid (uncredited)
Doris Kemper
(uncredited)
John Milford
(uncredited)
Silvio Minciotti
Butcher (uncredited)
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FAQ about Marty
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 resigned himself to bachelorhood. He then meets Clara, an unattractive school…
When was Marty released?
Marty was released in 1955.
What genres does Marty belong to?
Marty is categorised as Drama, Romance.
Who stars in Marty?
The cast of Marty includes Ernest Borgnine, Betsy Blair, Esther Minciotti, Augusta Ciolli, Joe Mantell.