Marty

"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. 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.

Director: Delbert Mann

Cast

Ernest Borgnine

Marty Piletti

Betsy Blair

Clara Snyder

Esther Minciotti

Mrs. Theresa Piletti

Augusta Ciolli

Aunt Catherine

Joe Mantell

Angie

Karen Steele

Virginia

Jerry Paris

Tommy

James Bell

Mr. Snyder (uncredited)