MARTY (Theatrical Release USA 1955)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.8|5.0 Starsìììì

Marty—classic—does not lose its entertainment value through time because it catches the quintessence of the difficulty of finding one’s life mate. The movie has soul and heart. It does not stint in its exploration of the desire to move from bachelorhood into the marital state. Ernest Borgnine completely earns a WOW! for exploring deeply the nuances of the steps that lead to commitment to a wife and family.

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Storyline

A bachelor needs to get married and have a settled life.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Delbert Mann for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Harold Hecht and Burt Lancaster for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Marty Piletti (Ernest Borgnine), Clara Snyder (Betsy Blair), Mrs. Teresa Piletti (Esther Minciotti), Aunt Catherine (Augusta Ciolli), Angie (Joe Mantell), Virginia (Karen Steele), and Tommy (Jerry Paris).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. This movie goes on the Best Hollywood Movies list and should be on one’s bucket list of movies to watch. It thoroughly earns its right to time and money investment. Thank you to the Director Delbert Mann for outstanding work in movie presentation.

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 Ben Meyers