# Marty (1955)

> A lonely Bronx butcher and a kindhearted teacher discover that genuine companionship can survive years of rejection and social pressure.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9564

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Delbert Mann
- Cast: Ernest Borgnine, Betsy Blair, Esther Minciotti, Augusta Ciolli, Joe Mantell, Karen Steele, Jerry Paris, James Bell
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048356/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: wistful, warm, sincere, quiet evening, classic romance night

## Synopsis

Two lonely hearts find love in an unexpected place, proving it's never too late for romance.

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