Principal cast
Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Montgomery Clift, Thelma Ritter and Eli Wallach
Film 441 of 498 on the Screen Path
The Misfits
It shouts and sings with life ... explodes with love!
About the film
The Misfits at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1961 film at stop 441 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
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.
Key craft credits
Russell Metty (director of photography), George Tomasini (editor), Alex North (original music composer), Arthur Miller (screenplay) and Bill Newberry (art direction)
- Director
- John Huston
- Release
- 1961-02-01
- Runtime
- 124 minutes
- Genres
- Drama, Romance and Western
- Country
- United States
- Quiz
- 10 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 10 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
10 questions in this journeyCitizen Kane is the complete public example: both learning videos and a five-question sample quiz are available below.
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Full cast
- Clark GableCharacter: Gay Langland
- Marilyn MonroeCharacter: Roslyn Taber
- Montgomery CliftCharacter: Perce Howland
- Thelma RitterCharacter: Isabelle Steers
- Eli WallachCharacter: Guido
- James BartonCharacter: Fletcher's Grandfather
- Kevin McCarthyCharacter: Raymond Taber
- Estelle WinwoodCharacter: Church Fundraiser in Bar
- Rex BellCharacter: Old Cowboy (uncredited)
- John HustonCharacter: (uncredited)
- Peggy BartonCharacter: Young Bride (uncredited)
- Ryall BowkerCharacter: Man in Bar (uncredited)
Full crew
Full crew
- John HustonCredits: Director, Producer
- Frank E. TaylorCredits: Producer
- Arthur MillerCredits: Screenplay
- Alex NorthCredits: Original Music Composer, Conductor
- Russell MettyCredits: Director of Photography
- George TomasiniCredits: Editor
- Bunny GardelCredits: Makeup Artist
- Jack N. YoungCredits: Stunts
- R.D. CookCredits: Sound Recordist
- Bill BabcockCredits: Stunts
- Cole PalenCredits: Stunts
- Ted WhiteCredits: Stunts
- Chuck RobersonCredits: Stunts
- Cline JonesCredits: Special Effects
- Bertha FrenchCredits: Hairstylist
- John DaheimCredits: Stunts
- Elaine WalkerCredits: Stunts
- John GaudiosoCredits: Assistant Director
- J. Lewis SmithCredits: Stunts
- James MaloneCredits: Stunts
- Stu LinderCredits: Assistant Editor
- Loren JanesCredits: Stunts
- Ann TothCredits: Stand In
- Stephen B. GrimesCredits: Art Direction
- Tom ShawCredits: Second Unit Director
- Billy JonesCredits: Animal Wrangler
- Charles GrenzbachCredits: Sound Recordist
- Agnes FlanaganCredits: Hairstylist
- Edward ParoneCredits: Production Assistant
- Allan SnyderCredits: Makeup Artist
- Philip MitchellCredits: Sound Recordist
- Sydney GuilaroffCredits: Hairstylist
- Frank PrehodaCredits: Makeup Artist
- Bill NewberryCredits: Art Direction
- Jean LouisCredits: Costume Design
- Carl BeringerCredits: Assistant Director
- Frank La RueCredits: Makeup Artist
- Frank R. McKelvyCredits: Set Decoration
- Rex WimpyCredits: Second Unit Director of Photography
- C.O. EricksonCredits: Production Manager
- Angela AllenCredits: Script Supervisor
- John NostriCredits: Gaffer
- Eddie PyleCredits: Camera Operator
- Shirlee StrahmCredits: Costumer
- Harry L. UnderwoodCredits: Camera Operator
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