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.

"It's the love story of an unsung hero!"

Credits

Delbert MannDirector

Ernest BorgnineMarty Piletti

Betsy BlairClara Snyder

Esther MinciottiMrs. Theresa Piletti

Augusta CiolliAunt Catherine