The Misfits

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The Misfits

1961

2h 4m

Western

Drama

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While filing for a divorce, beautiful ex-stripper Roslyn Taber (Marilyn Monroe) ends up meeting aging cowboy-turned-gambler Gay Langland (Clark Gable) and former World War II aviator Guido Racanelli (Eli Wallach). 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 (Montgomery Clift) arrives, the unlikely foursome strike up a business capturing wild horses.

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Guardian

03/21/2018

Talent, controversy and accident have combined to make The Misfits an unusually interesting film if not an outstandingly good one.

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Kate Cameron

New York Daily News

01/18/2018

Gable has never done anything better on the screen, nor has Miss Monroe. Gable's acting is vibrant and lusty, hers true to the character as written by Miller.

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Geoffrey Macnab

Independent (UK)

06/18/2015

5/5

Against all odds, [Monroe] gives an extraordinary performance.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Jan 3

4/10

The film had potential, but in its efforts to unravel the complexities of the human condition of the era, it presents three men who are largely disagreeable, irresponsible, childish, irresolute, and angsty.

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

07/15/2020

7/10

With this film, signed with a script by Arthur Miller and weighed down by problems during filming, Huston creates a very dramatic portrait of lonely lives. [Full review in Spanish]

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Dwight MacDonald

Esquire Magazine

07/30/2019

Like so many Hollywood films, this begins wonderfully and then the life slowly leaks out. Begins well because all is fresh, no mistakes have been made, brisk technique is in command; but when it has to grow up, it sogs.

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Alejandro E

@Alex970 Apr 17

Just looking at the cast, as a viewer you can’t help but have high expectations. Of course, Monroe and Gable are perfectly cast as misfits in search of a fresh start. Perfect for a weekend afternoon.

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Lucia di L

@RT11753300 Apr 6

I would have preferred an actress in the leading role, who was able to act. Ms. Monroe thinks, it's great acting having the mouth open all the time. She is just such a terrible actress. I don't like the story. About a rodeo. Catching horses. Not my cup of tea. Wallach steels the show. He is a great actor.

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Farah R.

@Farah Feb 27

There’s little to admire about The Misfits besides what is arguably Marilyn Monroe's most raw and powerful performance of her career. She really sidestepped her blonde bombshell persona by showcasing she can command a more serious and emotional role. As for the film itself, it’s boring and depressing, offering no enjoyment or pleasure.

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Ros B

@RT76285442 Jan 28

Some famous actors with Arthur Miller and John Huston behind the scenes and it pays off. Unfortunately a black and white film but the dialogue is clever and there is plenty of drama. I found the characters sympathetic and interesting except Roslyn played by Monroe, who was rather a wet blanket. Both of us were engaged throughout the film.

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j f

@LiberteBurrows Aug 12

Soused louse city…..

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Isaiah Y

@zayman2 Aug 12

Great performances all around as well as great direction by John Huston

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Perce Howland

Thelma Ritter

Isabelle Steers, Roslyn's Landlady

Eli Wallach

Guido aka Pilot

The Misfits: Official Clip - Perce Frees the Horses

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The Misfits: Official Clip - The Rodeo

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The Misfits: Official Clip - Paddle Ball

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The Misfits: Official Clip - Everything Keeps Changing

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The Misfits: Official Clip - The Saddest Girl

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The Misfits: Official Clip - Lone Wrangler

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The Misfits: Official Clip - Ropin' a Dream

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Synopsis

While filing for a divorce, beautiful ex-stripper Roslyn Taber (Marilyn Monroe) ends up meeting aging cowboy-turned-gambler Gay Langland (Clark Gable) and former World War II aviator Guido Racanelli (Eli Wallach). 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 (Montgomery Clift) arrives, the unlikely foursome strike up a business capturing wild horses.

Director: John Huston
Producer: Frank E. Taylor
Screenwriter: Arthur Miller
Distributor: CBS/Fox, United Artists, MGM/UA Home Entertainment Inc.
Production Co: Seven Arts Pictures
Genre: Western, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 1, 1961, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 16, 2008
Runtime: 2h 4m
Sound Mix: Mono
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.37:1)