The Misfits

1961

2h 4m

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6.9/10

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Western

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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.

Directors

John Huston

Writers

Arthur Miller(screenplay by)

Stars

Marilyn Monroe

Clark Gable

Eli Wallach

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Roslyn Taber

Gay Langland

Guido

Perce Howland

Isabelle Steers

Fletcher's grandfather

Kevin McCarthy

Raymond Taber

Estelle Winwood

Church lady collecting money in bar

Rex Bell

Old Cowboy (uncredited)

John Huston

Extra in Blackjack Scene (uncredited)

Peggy Barton

Young Bride (uncredited)

Ryall Bowker

Man in Bar (uncredited)

Frank Fanelli Sr.

Gambler at Bar (uncredited)

Bobby LaSalle

Bartender (uncredited)

Philip Mitchell

Charles Steers (uncredited)

Walter Ramage

Old Groom (uncredited)

Ralph Roberts

Ambulance Driver at Rodeo (uncredited)

Dennis Shaw

Fletcher - Young Boy in Bar (uncredited)

Directors

John Huston

Writers

Arthur Miller(screenplay by)

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7/10

This is a belter of a film that reminded me of just how imposing Clark Gable could be on screen with a strong part and a decent script. He is "Gay", a tough but pretty past-it cowboy who is hanging out with his buddy "Guido" (Eli Wallach) leading a pretty aimless existence with a lifestyle that is gradually withering on the vine. That all changes when they encounter the flighty "Roslyn" (Marilyn Monroe) who has arrived in Reno to get a divorce. Briefly, a bit of a love triangle develops and despite them moving to a house that "Guido" was building for his late wife, she sets her hat at "Gay" instead, and a relationships starts to burgeon. Both men still have the wrangling spirit, and when a small herd of mustangs is spotted, they want to catch some (to sell on for dog food!), but for that they need another. Fortunately, en route to a rodeo they encounter the broke and stranded "Perce" (Montgomery Clift) and are soon chasing down the horses in the Nevada desert - much to the horror of "Roslyn". There are quite a few tussles in this well paced and creatively shot drama with all four characters having issues with the others that test their loyalties, integrity and spirit - as well as offering us just a soupçon of romance as the story concludes and choices have to be made. As ever, Thelma Ritter contributes well - though only at the start - as their broken-armed pal "Isabelle" but it's really just the quartet that gel effectively for this robust and characterful story and who keep this entertaining for just over the two hours. I never really got why Monroe became such a star. Very attractive, yes, but not really much of an actress. Here, though, she ups her game a bit and is much better - more natural - than usual. There's quite a duel between man and horse at the end that's almost worth watching the whole film for too. Good stuff!

Geronimo196718 Jun, 2023