Marty 1955

Synopsis

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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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)

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