The Misfits (1961)

The Misfits (1961)

It shouts and sings with life ... explodes with love! 1961-02-01 United States of America 124 Min. PG-13
6.9 371 votes

Overview

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 is Roslyn Taber
Roslyn Taber
Clark Gable is Gay Langland
Gay Langland
Montgomery Clift is Perce Howland
Perce Howland
Thelma Ritter is Isabelle Steers
Isabelle Steers
James Barton is Fletcher's grandfather
Fletcher's grandfather
Kevin McCarthy is Raymond Taber
Raymond Taber
Estelle Winwood is Church lady collecting money in bar
Church lady collecting money in bar
Rex Bell is Old Cowboy (uncredited)
Old Cowboy (uncredited)
John Huston is Extra in Blackjack Scene (uncredited)
Extra in Blackjack Scene (uncredited)
Peggy Barton is Young Bride (uncredited)
Young Bride (uncredited)
Ryall Bowker is Man in Bar (uncredited)
Man in Bar (uncredited)