The Misfits is a 1961 film directed by John Huston. The film's plot is a drama that follows the lives of a group of misfit and troubled individuals in the Nevada desert, with a particular focus on the relationships among the main characters. 

Plot

The story revolves around Roslyn Taber (played by Marilyn Monroe), a divorced woman who is in Nevada to obtain a divorce. There, she meets Gay Langland (played by Clark Gable), an aging cowboy, and Guido (played by Eli Wallach), a mechanic and Gay's friend.

Roslyn and Gay begin a romantic relationship, but their happiness is threatened by their personal issues and inner conflicts. The plot also focuses on other characters, including Perce Howland (played by Montgomery Clift), a young rodeo cowboy, and Isabelle Steers (played by Thelma Ritter), an elderly woman involved with the group.

The film explores themes of alienation, disillusionment, and the search for meaning in the characters' lives. It is a reflection on loneliness and the struggle to find one's place in the world, with Marilyn Monroe delivering one of her most intense performances.

"The Misfits" is notable for being Clark Gable's final completed film and one of Marilyn Monroe's most iconic films.

Director: John Huston

Writer: Arthur Miller

Producer: Frank E. Taylor

Music: Alex North

Main Cast:

• Clark Gable as Gay Langland
• Marilyn Monroe as Roslyn Taber
• Montgomery Clift as Perce Howland
• Thelma Ritter as Isabelle Steers
• Eli Wallach as Guido

Major Awards: The film received positive reviews from critics but did not win major Oscars or Golden Globe awards.

Box Office Gross: The film had a moderate success at the box office.

Critical Reception: The Misfits was noted for being the last completed film for both Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe before their premature deaths. The film was directed by John Huston and written by Arthur Miller. It received positive reviews from critics for the performances of its lead actors and its melancholic story. The plot follows a group of characters searching for meaning in their lives in the Nevada desert. The film explores themes of alienation and disillusionment. Although it did not win major awards, The Misfits is considered a significant film in the careers of both actors and a cinematic work with deep emotional resonance.