The Misfits

Name: The Misfits
Director: John Huston
Genre: Drama, Romance, Western
Released: 1961
Duration: 2 h 4 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Montgomery Clift, Thelma Ritter, Eli Wallach

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19612h 4m7.0(443 votes)

DramaRomanceWestern

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…

The Misfits (1961) is a drama, romance, and western film directed by John Huston. It stars Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, and Montgomery Clift. The film runs for 2 hours 4 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.0 out of 10 from 443 votes.

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Director

John Huston

Cast

Clark Gable

Gay Langland

Marilyn Monroe

Roslyn Taber

Montgomery Clift

Perce Howland

Thelma Ritter

Isabelle Steers

Eli Wallach

Guido

James Barton

Fletcher's Grandfather

Kevin McCarthy

Raymond Taber

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Misfits

Where can I watch The Misfits?

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Who stars in The Misfits?

The Misfits stars Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Montgomery Clift, and Thelma Ritter, and was directed by John Huston.

How long is The Misfits?

The Misfits has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes.

When did The Misfits come out?

The Misfits was released in 1961.

What genre is The Misfits?

The Misfits is a drama, romance, and western film.

Is The Misfits worth watching?

The Misfits holds an average audience score of 7.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.