Overview
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.
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Crew
DirectorDelbert Mann
WriterPaddy Chayefsky
Cast
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)
Walter Kelley
The Kid (uncredited)
Doris Kemper
Bit Role (uncredited)
John Milford
(uncredited)
Silvio Minciotti
Butcher (uncredited)
Robin Morse
Joe (uncredited)
Kathleen Mulqueen
Irish Lady Talking in Bar (uncredited)
George Nardelli
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Jerry Orbach
Ballroom Patron (uncredited)
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Keywords
italian americanbachelormarriagebutcherteacherlovecryingdatingoverbearing motherdance halllonelyold maid
Details
Budget
$0M
Revenue
$3M
TMDb Votes
448
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026