Marty
1955 American romantic drama film directed by Delbert Mann · Released April 11, 1955
Marty is a 1955 American romantic drama film directed by Delbert Mann in his directorial debut. The screenplay was written by Paddy Chayefsky, expanding upon his 1953 teleplay, which was broadcast on The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse and starred Rod Steiger in the title role. The film stars Ernest Borgnine, who won the Academy Award for Best Actor, and Betsy Blair. It won both the Academy Award for Best Picture and the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or.
Cast ages at release (April 11, 1955)
- Ernest Borgnine, as Marty Piletti: 38
- Betsy Blair, as Clara Snyder: 31
- Joe Mantell, as Ange: 39
- Jerry Paris, as Tommy: 29
- Esther Minciotti, as Mrs: 66
- Karen Steele, as Virginia: 24
- Paddy Chayefsky: 32
- Jerry Orbach: 19
- Frank Sutton, as Ralph: 31