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.
Starring
Ernest Borgnine, Betsy Blair, Esther Minciotti
Box Office
$3.0M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Marty earned $3.0M worldwide on a $343K budget — a 775% return on investment.
Year context
Marty was released 71 years ago in 1955.
Marty is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 30m.
CAST (20)
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)
John Beradino
Man in Bar (uncredited)
Charles Cane
Lou - Bartender (uncredited)
Paddy Chayefsky
Leo (uncredited)
John Dennis
Andy (uncredited)
WK
Walter Kelley
The Kid (uncredited)
DK
Doris Kemper
Bit Role (uncredited)
John Milford
(uncredited)
Silvio Minciotti
Butcher (uncredited)
RM
Robin Morse
Joe (uncredited)
KM
Kathleen Mulqueen
Irish Lady Talking in Bar (uncredited)
George Nardelli
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Jerry Orbach
Ballroom Patron (uncredited)
BOX OFFICE
$343K
Budget
$3.0M
Revenue
+775%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.4/10 (427 votes)
Popularity
2
Budget
$343,000
Box Office
$3,000,000
Profit
+$2,657,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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. 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.
How long is Marty?
Marty has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in Marty?
The cast of Marty includes Ernest Borgnine, Betsy Blair, Esther Minciotti, Augusta Ciolli, Joe Mantell.
How much did Marty make at the box office?
Marty earned $3,000,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $343,000.
What is the rating of Marty?
Marty has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 427 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance