Marty

Beautifully acted and scripted, this small-scale gem shines with an Oscar-winning performance by Ernest Borgnine (nearly always a heavy in films) and great support from Betsy Blair. Iconic catch-phrase: “I don’ know—what do you wanna do?” Romantic but realistic and genuinely heartwarming, with no false sentiment; adapted from his TV play by Paddy Chayefsky.