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The Misfits

The Misfits

It shouts and sings with life ... explodes with love!

19616.92h 4m

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.

Directed by John Huston
Written by Arthur Miller
Produced by Frank E. Taylor, John Huston
Box OfficeBudget: $4.0MRevenue: $8.2M

Top Cast

Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe

Roslyn Taber

Clark Gable

Clark Gable

Gay Langland

Eli Wallach

Eli Wallach

Guido

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)

Themes & Keywords

rodeoreno, nevadadecisionmustangblack and whitefalling in lovebulldivorcedesertbull ridingcontemporary west

About The Misfits

The Misfits is a western, drama, romance film released in 1961 exploring themes of rodeo, reno, nevada, decision, mustang, black and white, falling in love. Directed by John Huston, it stars Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, Eli Wallach. 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.

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