The Misfits (1961)
It shouts and sings with life ... explodes with love!
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
Genre: Western, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 124 min
Release Date: February 1, 1961
Cast
- Marilyn Monroe - Roslyn Taber
- Clark Gable - Gay Langland
- Eli Wallach - Guido
- Montgomery Clift - Perce Howland
- Thelma Ritter - Isabelle Steers
- James Barton - Fletcher's grandfather
- Kevin McCarthy - Raymond Taber
- Estelle Winwood - Church lady collecting money in bar
- Rex Bell - Old Cowboy (uncredited)
- John Huston - Extra in Blackjack Scene (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Arthur Miller (Screenplay)
Music: Alex North
Cinematography: Russell Metty
Editing: George Tomasini
Production: United Artists, Seven Arts Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $4M
Box Office: $8M
Original Language: en
Themes
Divorce Process and Aftermath, Spaghetti Western
Keywords
rodeo, reno, nevada, decision, mustang, black and white, falling in love, bull, divorce, desert, bull riding, contemporary west
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Misfits about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Misfits?
- The Misfits was directed by John Huston.
- Who stars in The Misfits?
- The Misfits stars Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, Eli Wallach, Montgomery Clift, Thelma Ritter, James Barton.
- How long is The Misfits?
- The Misfits has a runtime of 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- What genre is The Misfits?
- The Misfits is a Western, Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of The Misfits?
- The Misfits had a budget of $4M.
- How much did The Misfits gross?
- The Misfits grossed $8M worldwide.
- Where was The Misfits produced?
- The Misfits was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Misfits?
- The themes of The Misfits include: Divorce Process and Aftermath, Spaghetti Western.