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The Misfits

  • 7.2 /10

  • 371

  • 97%

Plot

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.

Cast

Marilyn Monroe as Roslyn Taber
Marilyn Monroe

as Roslyn Taber

Clark Gable as Gay Langland
Clark Gable

as Gay Langland

Eli Wallach as Guido
Eli Wallach

as Guido

Montgomery Clift as Perce Howland
Montgomery Clift

as Perce Howland

Thelma Ritter as Isabelle Steers
Thelma Ritter

as Isabelle Steers

James Barton as Fletcher's grandfather
James Barton

as Fletcher's grandfather

Kevin McCarthy as Raymond Taber
Kevin McCarthy

as Raymond Taber

Estelle Winwood as Church lady collecting money in bar
Estelle Winwood

as Church lady collecting money in bar

Rex Bell as Old Cowboy (uncredited)
Rex Bell

as Old Cowboy (uncredited)

John Huston as Extra in Blackjack Scene (uncredited)
John Huston

as Extra in Blackjack Scene (uncredited)

Movie Facts

Rated

  • Approved

Status

  • Released

Release Date

  • February 1, 1961

Production Companies

  • United Artists

  • Seven Arts Productions

  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Language

  • English

Budget

  • $4,000,000.00

Revenue

  • $8,200,000.00

Runtime

  • 2.07 hrs

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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. …

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 …