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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.
Marty (1955) is a drama and romance film directed by Delbert Mann, released on April 11, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Ernest Borgnine, Betsy Blair, Esther Minciotti and Augusta Ciolli. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 471 ratings.
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Ernest Borgnine
as Marty
Betsy Blair
as Clara
Esther Minciotti
as Mrs. 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 (uncredited)
Paddy Chayefsky
as Leo (uncredited)
John Dennis
as Andy (uncredited)
Directed by Delbert Mann, written by Paddy Chayefsky and Paddy Chayefsky, produced by Harold Hecht and Burt Lancaster.
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 471 ratings.
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…
Reviewed on July 2, 2026
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The main cast of Marty (1955) includes Ernest Borgnine, Betsy Blair, Esther Minciotti, Augusta Ciolli and Joe Mantell. The film was directed by Delbert Mann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Marty was released on April 11, 1955 and runs for 1h 30m.
Marty (1955) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 471 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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