The Misfits
“It shouts and sings with life ... explodes with love!”
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 together. When grizzled ex-rodeo rider Perce Howland arrives, the unlikely foursome strike up a business capturing wild horses.
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Top Cast
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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
Estelle Winwood
Church Fundraiser in Bar
Rex Bell
Old Cowboy (uncredited)
John Huston
(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 (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Adelaide Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 1, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 17, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.05x
+$4.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Huston
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Miller
- Original Score
- Alex North
- Original Title
- The Misfits
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.2M
- Production Studios
- Seven Arts Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Huston
Arthur Miller
Alex North
Russell Metty, Rex Wimpy
George Tomasini
Frank E. Taylor, John Huston
Department Leadership Roster
Frank E. Taylor
Producer
Arthur Miller
Screenplay
Alex North
Original Music Composer
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
John Huston
Director
George Tomasini
Editor
John Huston
Producer
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Misfits
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Misfits 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 business capturing wild horses.
Who directed The Misfits?
The Misfits was directed by John Huston.
Who stars in The Misfits?
The principal cast of The Misfits includes Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Montgomery Clift, Thelma Ritter, Eli Wallach.
When was The Misfits released and how long is it?
The Misfits was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Misfits?
The Misfits had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $8.2M at the worldwide box office (2.05 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Misfits?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Misfits was composed by Alex North.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Misfits?
The Misfits holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).