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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.
The Misfits (1961) is a drama, romance and western film directed by John Huston, released on February 1, 1961 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Montgomery Clift and Thelma Ritter. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 449 ratings.
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Clark Gable
as Gay Langland
Marilyn Monroe
as Roslyn Taber
Montgomery Clift
as Perce Howland
Thelma Ritter
as Isabelle Steers
Eli Wallach
as Guido
James Barton
as Fletcher's Grandfather
Kevin McCarthy
as Raymond Taber
Estelle Winwood
as Church Fundraiser in Bar
Rex Bell
as Old Cowboy (uncredited)
John Huston
as (uncredited)
Peggy Barton
as Young Bride (uncredited)
Ryall Bowker
as Man in Bar (uncredited)
Directed by John Huston, written by Arthur Miller, produced by Frank E. Taylor and John Huston.
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 449 ratings.
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)…
Reviewed on August 11, 2018
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…
Reviewed on June 18, 2023
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The Misfits (1961) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The Misfits (1961) includes Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Montgomery Clift, Thelma Ritter and Eli Wallach. The film was directed by John Huston. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Misfits was released on February 1, 1961 and runs for 2h 4m.
The Misfits (1961) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 449 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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