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Marty 1955

In this poignant drama, Ernest Borgnine shines as Marty Piletti, a lonely bachelor butcher torn between tradition and true love. When he meets Clara, a kind-hearted teacher, at a Bronx ballroom, their connection sparks hope for a change. But family pressure threatens to suffocate his newfound passion, forcing Marty to choose between the comfort of familiarity or the thrill of a chance at happiness.

In this poignant drama, Ernest Borgnine shines as Marty Piletti, a lonely bachelor butcher torn between tradition and true love. When he meets Clara, a kind-hearted teacher, at a Bronx ballroom, their connection sparks hope for a change. But family pressure threatens to suffocate his newfound passion, forcing Marty to choose between the comfort of familiarity or the thrill of a chance at happiness.

Does Marty have end credit scenes?

No!

Marty does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Marty

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Ratings and Reviews for Marty

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Metacritic

82

Metascore

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User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

96%

TOMATOMETER

review

87%

User Score

IMDb

7.7 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

74

%

User Score

Awards & Nominations for Marty

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The 28th Academy Awards 1956

Joe Mantell
Nomination

Actor in a Supporting Role

Joe Mantell
Nomination

Actress in a Supporting Role

Betsy Blair
Nomination

Art Direction (Black-and-White)

Nomination

Cinematography (Black-and-White)

Delbert Mann
Win

Directing

Delbert Mann
Win

Best Motion Picture

Win

Writing (Screenplay)

9th British Academy Film Awards 1956

Nomination

Best Film

Ernest Borgnine
Win

Best Foreign Actor

Ernest Borgnine
Win

Best Foreign Actress

Betsy Blair

13th Golden Globe Awards 1956

Ernest Borgnine
Win

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama

Ernest Borgnine

8th Directors Guild of America Awards 1955

Delbert Mann
Win

Feature Film

Delbert Mann

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MARTY (Eureka Classics) New & Exclusive HD Trailer

Marty (1955) Original Trailer [FHD]

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