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Release, runtime and language
1955 · 90 min · English
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Directed by
Delbert Mann
Starring
Joe Mantell, Ernest Borgnine, James Bell, Esther Minciotti, Augusta Ciolli, Betsy Blair

A lonely butcher named Marty Piletti finds his life unexpectedly changing when he meets Clara, a warm and compassionate teacher, at a Bronx dance hall. Ernest Borgnine delivers a compelling performance as Marty navigates the challenges of newfound romance while facing pressure from his family and the weight of tradition. He must decide whether to embrace the possibility of true love or remain bound by the familiar.

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