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The Misfits

NR19612h 4mJohn Huston
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 94% · Metacritic 77

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"It shouts and sings with life ... explodes with love!"

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.

DramaRomanceWestern
RodeoReno, NevadaDecisionMustangBlack And WhiteFalling In LoveBullDivorceDesertBull Riding

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What is The Misfits (1961) about?

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…

Who stars in The Misfits?

The Misfits stars Clark Gable (Gay Langland), Marilyn Monroe (Roslyn Taber), Montgomery Clift (Perce Howland), Thelma Ritter (Isabelle Steers), Eli Wallach (Guido). The film was directed by John Huston.

How long is The Misfits?

The Misfits has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1961. It is rated NR.

Is The Misfits worth watching?

The Misfits holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. Fans of Drama, Romance, Western are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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