The Misfits
“It shouts and sings with life ... explodes with love!”
1961•NR•2h 4m•7.0•Released
DramaRomanceWestern
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
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$8M
Languages
English
Studio
Seven Arts Productions
Cast
Clark Gable
Gay Langland
Marilyn Monroe
Roslyn Taber
Montgomery Clift
Perce Howland
Thelma Ritter
Isabelle Steers
Eli Wallach
Guido
James Barton
Fletcher's Grandfather
Kevin McCarthy
Raymond Taber
Estelle Winwood
Church Fundraiser in Bar
Rex Bell
Old Cowboy (uncredited)
John Huston
(uncredited)
Peggy Barton
Young Bride (uncredited)
Ryall Bowker
Man in Bar (uncredited)
Frank Fanelli Sr.
Gambler at Bar (uncredited)
Bobby LaSalle
Bartender (uncredited)
Philip Mitchell
Charles Steers (uncredited)
Production
Company
Seven Arts Productions
Producer
Frank E. Taylor
Producer
John Huston
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