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The Misfits (1961) | Criteria

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The Misfits

English • 1961 • 2h 4m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Drama Romance Western

Synopsis

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.

Included in
Starring Marilyn Monroe
Position 11
Included in
Method Acting
Position 8
Included in
June 2023
Position 45

Credits

Crew

DirectorJohn Huston

WriterArthur Miller

CinematographerRussell Metty

ComposerAlex North

EditorGeorge Tomasini

ProducerFrank E. Taylor, John Huston

Cast

Marilyn Monroeas Roslyn Taber

Clark Gableas Gay Langland

Eli Wallachas Guido

Montgomery Clift

as Perce Howland

Thelma Ritteras Isabelle Steers

James Bartonas Fletcher's grandfather

Kevin McCarthyas Raymond Taber

Estelle Winwoodas Church lady collecting money in bar

Rex Bellas Old Cowboy (uncredited)

John Hustonas Extra in Blackjack Scene (uncredited)

Peggy Bartonas Young Bride (uncredited)

Ryall Bowkeras Man in Bar (uncredited)

Frank Fanelli Sr.as Gambler at Bar (uncredited)

Bobby LaSalleas Bartender (uncredited)

Philip Mitchellas Charles Steers (uncredited)

Walter Ramageas Old Groom (uncredited)

Ralph Robertsas Ambulance Driver at Rodeo (uncredited)

Dennis Shawas Fletcher - Young Boy in Bar (uncredited)

J. Lewis Smithas Fresh Cowboy in Bar (uncredited)

Marietta Treeas Susan (uncredited)