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Feature film — 1961

The Misfits (1961)

7.02h 4mDrama — Romance — Western

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.

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Director: John Huston

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Cast & crew

Clark Gable as Gay Langland

Clark Gable

Gay Langland

Marilyn Monroe as Roslyn Taber

Marilyn Monroe

Roslyn Taber

Montgomery Clift as Perce Howland

Montgomery Clift

Perce Howland

Thelma Ritter as Isabelle Steers

Thelma Ritter

Isabelle Steers

Eli Wallach as Guido

Eli Wallach

Guido

James Barton as Fletcher's Grandfather

James Barton

Fletcher's Grandfather

Kevin McCarthy as Raymond Taber

Kevin McCarthy

Raymond Taber

Estelle Winwood as Church Fundraiser in Bar

Estelle Winwood

Church Fundraiser in Bar

Rex Bell as Old Cowboy (uncredited)

Rex Bell

Old Cowboy (uncredited)

John Huston as (uncredited)

John Huston

(uncredited)

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Peggy Barton

Young Bride (uncredited)

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Ryall Bowker

Man in Bar (uncredited)

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