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The Misfits (1961)

February 1, 1961 (US) Drama, Romance, Western • 124m

Overview

While filing for a divorce, beautiful ex-stripper Roslyn Taber ends up meeting aging cowboy-turned-gambler Gay Langland and former World War II aviator Guido Racanelli. The two men instantly become infatuated with Roslyn and, on a whim, the three decide to move into Guido's half-finished desert home together. When grizzled ex-rodeo rider Perce Howland arrives, the unlikely foursome strike up a business capturing wild horses.

Director

John Huston

Writer

Arthur Miller

Top Billed

Marilyn Monroe

Keywords

Top Billed Cast

Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe

Roslyn Taber

Clark Gable
Clark Gable

Gay Langland

Montgomery Clift
Montgomery Clift

Perce Howland

Thelma Ritter
Thelma Ritter

Isabelle Steers

James Barton
James Barton

Fletcher's grandfather

Kevin McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy

Raymond Taber

Estelle Winwood
Estelle Winwood

Church lady collecting money in bar

Rex Bell
Rex Bell

Old Cowboy (uncredited)

John Huston
John Huston

Extra in Blackjack Scene (uncredited)

Peggy Barton
Peggy Barton

Young Bride (uncredited)

Ryall Bowker
Ryall Bowker

Man in Bar (uncredited)

Frank Fanelli Sr.
Frank Fanelli Sr.

Gambler at Bar (uncredited)

Bobby LaSalle
Bobby LaSalle

Bartender (uncredited)

Philip Mitchell
Philip Mitchell

Charles Steers (uncredited)

Walter Ramage
Walter Ramage

Old Groom (uncredited)

Ralph Roberts
Ralph Roberts

Ambulance Driver at Rodeo (uncredited)

Dennis Shaw
Dennis Shaw

Fletcher - Young Boy in Bar (uncredited)

J. Lewis Smith
J. Lewis Smith

Fresh Cowboy in Bar (uncredited)

Marietta Tree
Marietta Tree

Susan (uncredited)

Crew
Alex North
Alex North

Original Music Composer

Russell Metty
Russell Metty

Director of Photography

Bertha French
Bertha French

Hairstylist

Bunny Gardel
Bunny Gardel

Makeup Artist

John Gaudioso
John Gaudioso

Assistant Director

R.D. Cook
R.D. Cook

Sound Recordist

Cline Jones
Cline Jones

Special Effects

Stu Linder
Stu Linder

Assistant Editor

Ann Toth
Ann Toth

Stand In

Bill Newberry
Bill Newberry

Art Direction

Frank R. McKelvy
Frank R. McKelvy

Set Decoration

C.O. Erickson
C.O. Erickson

Production Manager

Tom Shaw
Tom Shaw

Second Unit Director

Philip Mitchell
Philip Mitchell

Sound Recordist

Charles Grenzbach
Charles Grenzbach

Sound Recordist

Carl Beringer
Carl Beringer

Assistant Director

Edward Parone
Edward Parone

Production Assistant

Jean Louis
Jean Louis

Costume Design

Allan Snyder
Allan Snyder

Makeup Artist

Frank Prehoda
Frank Prehoda

Makeup Artist

Frank La Rue
Frank La Rue

Makeup Artist

Rex Wimpy
Rex Wimpy

Second Unit Director of Photography

Angela Allen
Angela Allen

Script Supervisor

Billy Jones
Billy Jones

Animal Wrangler

Alex North
Alex North

Conductor

Eddie Pyle
Eddie Pyle

Camera Operator

Harry L. Underwood
Harry L. Underwood

Camera Operator



Reviews

Wuchak

⭐ 8/10

August 11, 2018

Four lost souls in the Nevada desert wilderness

A recently divorced blonde bombshell in Reno (Marilyn Monroe) befriends three guys and stirs their passions: An aging cowboy (Clark Gable), a cynical bush pilot (Eli Wallach) and a brooding rodeo contender (Montgomery Clift). They take an excursion to capture wild mustangs for profit. Thelma Ritter is on hand as a fifth misfit in the first half.

“The Misfits” (1961) was Gable and Monroe’s fina… read the rest.

CinemaSerf

⭐ 7/10

June 18, 2023

This is a belter of a film that reminded me of just how imposing Clark Gable could be on screen with a strong part and a decent script. He is "Gay", a tough but pretty past-it cowboy who is hanging out with his buddy "Guido" (Eli Wallach) leading a pretty aimless existence with a lifestyle that is gradually withering on the vine. That all changes when they encounter the flighty "Roslyn" (Marilyn Monroe) who has arrived in Reno to get a divorce. B… read the rest.

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

$4,000,000

Revenue

$8,200,000

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