
Marty
Synopsis
Marty Pilletti is a 36-year-old butcher who lives with his mother, who is always asking him why he doesn't find a nice girl and get married. The truth is Marty is lonely and would like nothing better, but he has low self-esteem and admits to his mother that he's ugly and no one wants him. He's tired of going to the Saturday night dance with his buddies and then going home more depressed than he was when the evening started. But at one of those dances he meets Clara. They have a great deal in common but Marty will have to overcome peer pressure if he and Clara are to have a relationship.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Rod Steiger
Marty Pilletti
Nancy Marchand
Clara
Esther Minciotti
Mrs. Pilletti
Joe Mantell
Angie
Augusta Ciolli
Aunt Catherine
Betsy Palmer
Virginia
Lee Philips
Tommy
Rossana San Marco
Woman
Nehemiah Persoff
The Critic
Howard Caine
The Bartender
Don Gordon
Young Man
Andrew Gerardo
Patsy
Rachel Maiori
Short Girl
Mary Ann Reeves
Girl
George Maharis
Dancer at the Club (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Delbert Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Paddy Chayefsky
- Original Score
- George Bassman
- Original Title
- Marty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Showcase Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Delbert Mann
Paddy Chayefsky
George Bassman
Al McClellan
Fred Coe
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Coe
Producer
George Bassman
Original Music Composer
Al McClellan
Director of Photography
Otis Riggs
Production Design
Rose Bogdanoff
Costume Design
Delbert Mann
Director
Paddy Chayefsky
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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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 Pilletti is a 36-year-old butcher who lives with his mother, who is always asking him why he doesn't find a nice girl and get married. The truth is Marty is lonely and would like nothing better, but he has low self-esteem and admits to his mother that he's ugly and no one wants him. He's tired of going to the Saturday night dance with his buddies and then going home more depressed than he was when the evening started. But at one of those dances he meets Clara. They have a great deal in common but Marty will have to overcome peer pressure if he and Clara are to have a relationship.
Who directed Marty?
Marty was directed by Delbert Mann.
Who stars in Marty?
The principal cast of Marty includes Rod Steiger, Nancy Marchand, Esther Minciotti, Joe Mantell, Augusta Ciolli.
When was Marty released and how long is it?
Marty was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Marty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Marty was composed by George Bassman.



















