The Misfits (1961)


The Misfits
Tagline'SMASHING' thru the Excitement Barrier !
GenreComedy, Drama, Romance, Western
CountryUSA
Filming LocationsDayton, Nevada, USA
LanguageEnglish
Sound MixMono
ColorBlack and White

The Misfits is a 1961 American drama film written by Arthur Miller, directed by John Huston, and starring Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Montgomery Clift, Thelma Ritter, and Eli Wallach. It was the final film appearance for both Gable and Monroe. It was not a commercial success at the time of its release, but it garnered critical respect for its script and performances.


Cast and Crew


Cast

Gay Langland

Roslyn Taber

Perce Howland

Isabelle Steers

Guido

James Barton
Fletcher's grandfather

Raymond Taber

Church lady collecting money in bar

Peggy Barton
Young bride

Old cowboy

Ryall Bowker
Man in bar

Frank Fanelli Sr.
Gambler at bar

Extra in blackjack scene

Bobby LaSalle
Bartender

Philip Mitchell
Charles Steers

Walter Ramage
Old groom

Ralph Roberts
Ambulance driver at rodeo

Dennis Shaw
Fletcher, young boy in bar

J. Lewis Smith
Fresh cowboy in bar

Director

Writer

Producer

Frank E. Taylor
producer

Original Music

Alex North
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Cinematographer

Editor

Art Director

Stephen B. Grimes

Bill Newberry

Set Decorator

Frank R. McKelvy

Costume Designer

Makeup Department

Agnes Flanagan
hair stylist

hair stylist

Frank La Rue
makeup artist

Franz Prehoda
makeup artist

Allan Snyder
makeup artist

Production Manager

C.O. Erickson
production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

Carl Beringer
assistant director

Tom Shaw
second unit director

Sound Department

Charles Grenzbach
sound recordist

Philip Mitchell
sound recordist

Stunts

Bill Babcock
stunts

Chuck Roberson
stunts

J. Lewis Smith
stunts

Ted White
stunts

Jack N. Young
stunts

Camera and Electrical Department

Rex Wimpy
photographer: second unit

Eve Arnold
still photographer

Cornell Capa
still photographer

still photographer

Bruce Davidson
still photographer

Elliott Erwitt
still photographer

Ernst Haas
still photographer

Erich Hartmann
still photographer

Lee Jones
still photographer

Inge Morath
still photographer

Dennis Stock
still photographer

Clyde Taylor
gaffer

Costume and Wardrobe Department

wardrobe: Ms. Monroe

Editorial Department

Stu Linder
assistant editor

Music Department

Alex North
conductor

Other Crew

Angela Allen
script supervisor

Billy Jones
wrangler

George Nelson
title designer: main titles

Edward Parone
assistant to producer

James W. Gavin
helicopter pilot

Eugene Logan
production assistant

Evelyn Moriarty
stand-in: Marilyn Monroe

Barlow Simpson
wrangler

Lew Smith
dialogue coach

coach: Ms. Monroe

Production Company

Seven Arts Productions
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Distributor

United Artists

United Artists

American Broadcasting Company (ABC)

CBS/Fox

Chapel Distribution

MGM Home Entertainment

MGM Home Entertainment

MGM/UA Home Entertainment
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Miscellaneous

George Nelson & Co. Inc.
main titles






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