Marty
“It's the love story of an unsung hero!”
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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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)
Robin Morse
Joe (uncredited)
Kathleen Mulqueen
Irish Lady Talking in Bar (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 11, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 4, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$343K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.75x
+$2.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Delbert Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Paddy Chayefsky
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Marty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $343K
- Worldwide Gross
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Hecht-Lancaster Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Delbert Mann
Paddy Chayefsky
Roy Webb
Joseph LaShelle
Burt Lancaster, Harold Hecht
Department Leadership Roster
Paddy Chayefsky
Screenplay
Delbert Mann
Director
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Norma Koch
Costume Design
Burt Lancaster
Producer
Joseph LaShelle
Director of Photography
Harold Hecht
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marty
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 teacher. Realising their emotional connection, Marty promises to call, but family and friends try to convince him not to.
Who directed Marty?
Marty was directed by Delbert Mann.
Who stars in Marty?
The principal cast of Marty includes Ernest Borgnine, Betsy Blair, Esther Minciotti, Augusta Ciolli, Joe Mantell.
When was Marty released and how long is it?
Marty was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Marty?
Marty had a reported production budget of $343K and grossed $3M at the worldwide box office (8.75 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Marty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Marty was composed by Roy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Marty?
Marty holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).