‘Marty’: Love Is Not Blind

Delbert Mann’s debut picture tells a simple tale about two good people who want love.

Marty Piletti (Ernest Borgnine) looks for love and companionship, in "Marty." United Artists

NR | 1h 30m | Drama | 1955

Screenwriter Paddy Chayefsky first wrote his TV play “Marty” with friend Martin Ritt in mind as the protagonist. Eventually, Rod Steiger played Marty on TV. Ernest Borgnine played him in the film adaptation.