He owned and lived in a bus. He travelled around the USA and visited every VA hospital in the nation. He was a great actor and a wonderful human being.

A simple yet moving film about ordinary people, not mega-rich models, stock brokers, and influencers. No explosions, no car cases, no CGI, no aliens. Refreshing and, nearly 70 years later, people can still relate to what Borgnine's character was feeling.

Good movie! Borgnine deserved the Oscar he got for that performance.

Single and happy. Being alone is not the same as loneliness. My peace and freedom is my joy.

What hits hard is that his loneliness hurts him, but seeing his mom sad because of him and being powerless to do anything hurts him far more.

His family and friends knock down the girl that he does like. Then Marty realizes that the only one who has to like the girl is HIM. His life improves once he lives for himself, not his family.

If they still made them like this, I'd still be going to the movies.

“I ain’t got it” … I felt that hard

More relatable now than what it was in 1955.

Ernest Borgnine won the Best Actor Oscar for this! 1956.

This is a moving evocation of social pressure. As a lifelong bachelor myself, I relate.

Ernest Borgnine truly was a great actor, but he was also a really decent guy... Back in the 90s, he and his son stopped in their motorhome for fuel at my dad's Service Center in Spring, Texas. Mr. Borgnine actually walked in to the cashier's building himself to pay for the diesel. All of the guys in the shop recognized him from about 150 feet away and walked over to say hello... And he obliged everyone for a good twenty minutes. It's unimaginable today, that any current "Star" could or even would do anything like that. Both he and his son were very nice people.

Ernie was married nearly 40yrs to a gorgeous woman named Tova. She loved & adored him. They are together now ❤ He was such a Great actor!! RIP🌹

Superb acting by Mr. Borgnine. Thank You for your brave and selfless service in WWII. RIP Mr. Borgnine.

Very relatable. To all my fellow lonely people out there, man or woman, I wish you all the best and may you find happiness.

"So I'll die without a son." To be an unmarried man in an Italian family, and not a priest was a mark of shame and worry on that family in those times. Borgnine is brilliant at showing pain in subtle ways. His call to Mary Feeny in the movie and that rejection he conveys is incredibly believable.

In 3 weeks I'll be 67. Single my whole life, no kids. This hits hard. Life isn't so glamorous for millions of us. If only Mothers would JUST back off and let their son's become who they want to be, NOT who THEY want them to be!

I’m also done trying. It’s liberating.

Such a lovely, uplifting movie. Borgnine said that little pat on ma’s arm was a gesture he used on his mother.

This story is even more relevant in todays society than it was back then. People are more connected electronically but not personally these days.

I had the great pleasure of interviewing Ernest Borgnine, and though it had nothing to do with Marty, I couldn't help but take a moment to compliment him on this movie, which I have alway loved. He was as gracious as you would expect, a true gentleman and one hell of an actor.

Borgnine is so great in this heartbreaking scene. He deserved the Oscar he received.

Being married and having children is not necessary. But Being kind to yourself always is.

The woman playing the mom was good too. Sometimes you don't recognize how good the actors that are played off of are.

I'll be 70 soon and even as a kid this movie made a big impression on me.

I always saw Borgnine portray bullies and tough guys. I had forgot about this film; such was the versatility of this very talented actor.

It's sad that they can't make movies like this anymore. Just a simple story about life, great performances, heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. No studio would take a chance on this.

A lonely guy today would just turn to social media. He would never make it to the ballroom.

Marty was a great movie that many men even today can relate to. Especially if you are Italian. Ernest Borgnaine was perfect for this roll.

There is so much truth in this very short clip.

He gave a free talk at the la noho library-standing room only all ages-he exuded warmth kindness sincerity and love for all-no ego-said he got paid $500 for “Marty” - what a film-what a guy-genuine -his smile lit up the room-amongst all else he talked about buying his RV to see America & it was wonderful to feel the love he had for his family - need more like him

Better to be lonely sometimes than sorry all the time.

He is not ugly at all.

Marty is my spirit animal. I feel his pain when it comes to suffering from loneliness and being neglected. Hoping to find happiness and all you keep getting in return is more hurt and pain from heartbreak and rejection. This movie has a message I really wish some took to heart these days.

Story of my life. Whoever knew someone would be so unwanted and unworthy?

I wonder if the little pat he gives his mother on the hand at the end was ad libbed. It tells you all you need to know about this man's heart.

I saw this movie years ago. Broke my heart. He’s a good man. The self doubt is sad.

In an interview Borgnine said while filming “Marty” in Hoboken he needed extra security because he was receiving death threats because his character killed Frank Sinatra’s character in “ From Here To Eternity “. LoL Ernest played some dark characters but Marty was wonderful and through his interviews you can tell that he loved life and was a genuinely good guy

When I add up the years of all my long-term relationships, it comes to about 30 years. I'm solo now. I went from one relationship to the next without any real time-out. After my last one ended, a voice inside myself said, "You need some time to be on your own for a while before the next one." With some effort on part, along with some time, and to my utter surprise, I came to embrace the solo lifestyle. Man oh man, I absolutely LOVE it! I have no desire to get into a relationship again. And the more time that goes by, the more and more I love solo living even more so. I learned that ALONE vs. LONELINESS are two different things. Alone is just the physical thing of having no one around. Loneliness is a mental state. You can feel totally lonely when you are in a roomful of people, or you can feel totally at peace and content when you are all by yourself. 😃

Back in the day when Dance Halls and Social Clubs were in nearly every community.

Being alone is true peace and freedom. I am truly happy on my own and closed to anyone to disturb it.

Where are the Earnest Borgnines' today? Such a great actor.

A big night of heartache. Boy, can I relate.

I don’t want to get hurt no more 😢poor man

I watched this movie a few years ago on TCM. The plot is so simple but kept me riveted. When folks say they don’t make them like they used to, this is what they mean. The best story telling doesn’t need a whole lot of flash and bang. Marty is absolutely the best of story telling.

Whilst most Hollywood movies are very unrealistic, the movie Marty is as real as it gets.

What a wonderful performance from Mr Borgnine ❤❤❤

First saw this as a teenager; it resonated decades ago and still does….

Huh, I've never seen him act in his youth. This was really great acting.

This is a great study in acting. Both actors are wonderful. I couldn't stop watching.

A class actor and human being, RIP Sir, and thank you for all those wonderful performances.

If you haven't seen "Marty" do yourself a favor and check it out. It is a great movie and Ernest Borgnine truly earned the Oscar for it. Casablanca was similar in that neither movie was really supposed to be anything special but somehow everything came together and they turned out to be really special movies. it really is a heart warming movie.

This movie was moving and real. It felt so sad that he was alone and everyone wanted him to “ find “ someone BUT then when he finally finds a girl All the ppl in his life tried to discourage him for their own selfish reasons. He finally realized he HAD to choose happiness for himself Disspite his friends and family. A true life lesson

One of my favorite movies, I wish I could find a man like Marty

An Oscar that was never deserved so much. One of the best Best Actor performances ever.

Ernest Borgnine was not only a great actor but a great patriot serving as the captain of PT-73 Boat during WWII.

And 70 years later, you'll still need to pay to watch it on KZfaq. That speaks volumes.

One of the best actors ever.

Ernest Borgnine had a superstar acting career that lasted 60 years, won an Oscar, had a blasted on his TV series too!😊 Very relatable actor!😊

It must have been surreal experience for Ernest Borgnine to win the best actor Oscar over fellow nominee, Spencer Tracy, who he co-stared in "Bad Day at Black Rock" also in 1955. He respected Spencer so much.

Ernie you were wonderful ❤

26 years in a long term relationship over. The lonliness alone now wasnt welcome but now is. Amazing what time to yourself can achieve.

Borgnine won an Oscar for this movie,well deserved

Millions of people have never married for the reasons he states. Life can be lonely, but it's better than a bad marriage.

I only knew the man from Airwolf, but I seem to remember him making me cry as a young man, he was in retrospect the true gem of that show. This was a great scene, it really tugged at the roots of my heart. Brilliant performance mr Borgnine👏

Reminds me of The Carpenters Superstar “ Loneliness is such a sad affair “ . That really got to me after seeing this clip. My hat off to the one who thought of putting this clip on KZfaq.

Even just thinking about this scene and this entire movie, makes me tear up. Such honesty about the human condition. And what amazing performances, that script! One of my most favorite films for sure

BORGNINE WAS A LEGEND.. AMAZING. SOOOO GOOD

One of the greatest actors of all times!!

Huge Borgnine fan. He played a sadistic character who beat Sinatra to death in "From Here to Eternity" and then masterfully played Marty, a sensitive and vulnerable man. In real life, he was cheerful and friendly.

That scene made my heart ache. For him and his Mum.

The first time I saw this movie I stumbled upon it and had been single for 6 years…I went another 5 years single, this scene literally made me cry my eyes out for years, I’ve always felt a deep connection to Marty since that seeing it for the first time.

A wonderful...thoughtful film...which quite rightly gave Ernest Borgnine an Oscar

The SADDEST thing is the theme of loneliness & rejection are more prevalent now than when this film was made.

Isn't ABSOLUTELY AMAZING how such classic movies are SO RELATABLE in our Lives,...up-to-date...??? The emotion,...the relatable of Character, Marty,..performed to it's full potential by Ernest Borgnine...Blessings to everyone that relates to such Heart-Felt movies..💙💙💙

Our media-driven culture really got it's start in the 1950s. We had Paul Newman, Marlon Brando and James Dean in the movies...so guys like "Marty" compared themselves to them and decided they were deficient. Our country is driven by celebrity.

Sometimes someone hurts you so badly that you are never the same. You can never trust again, not like you once did. I am not saying that you should give up. Only to recognise that you are different now, you can not return to the naïve man you once were.

This is such a sad film and he is superb in the role

What a phenomenal movie this was. Ernest definitely deserved the Oscar he earned. PS I might be biased I'm from the Bronx.

Once you realize that you don't HAVE TO keep putting yourself out there to get rejected or settle, it's quite liberating.

The character of Marty is only supposed to be in his mid-30s. It's amazing how society can make you feel like you have no chance at finding your person after such a young age! And I felt the exact same way at 34, and met my now-husband at 35. If you want to find someone, you don't have to give up.

Brilliant film. We have all been there....

Still one of the truest and most painful lessons ive learned.. live this scene

No surprise that he won the academy award

Boy is that the power of art reflecting/portraying realities! Being on the phone as a 47 yr old guy frustration dumping recently to my 77 year old mother on the phone. "You don't understand!" I exclaimed. She replied; " I do understand ". Then as the conversation continued she proved she didn't understand. I don't look like a "Marty" on the outside but feel the suffering of one. on the inside.

One Of My Favorite Movies, Ernest Borgnine Shows The Depth Of His Acting! Don't Make Them Like Him Anymore, Definitely Deserved The Oscar He Received!

A poignant and moving film with a superb actor in a class all his own. A true gem.

Everyone I know who is in a relationship is soo happy and content.

This is really powerful. There are so many people today who are going thru this and it's sad

One of the best movies ever. Very true to life. ♥️

Deep, this scene alone validates his Academy Award.

This was an awesome movie I loved it.

Ernest was a great actor. He could play any role and play it convincingly well.

The low self esteem on this guy is palatable.

Brings tears to my eyes every time. 😢 (But the movie did have a beautiful ending.)

Whatever people say about the guy, I was a nobody, met him at Dragoncon in 2008, when i met him again at the same con in 2012, he stepped past the two young ladies fronting his table, held his hands to me, and smiled, and said "Brother Tim"! my nerd friends were floored -- as was I, he remembered our conversation, like it had been the day before, he died, like a year later.

Ernest Borgnine begged the director to let him play the part, one he knew so well...absolute great classic, in every way.

Wow! Just wow! So much in one little scene. The pressing on of vicarious desire in the face of abject defeat. The never ending circle of unfulfilled goals played off against each other, in a very real setting, and with, I think, very real relatable lines.....

He was a great actor!

This movie is so relatable. I really don’t got what really want.