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1961 · 124 min · NR

The Misfits

Directed by John Huston · Drama, Romance, Western

The Misfits (1961) is a Drama film, directed by John Huston set in Reno during the 1960s. It runs 124 minutes and is rated NR.

A western, with a melancholic and contemplative tone. Themes of love & longing and isolation run throughout.

Composer
Alex North
Cinematography
Russell Metty
Cast
Clark GableMarilyn MonroeMontgomery CliftThelma RitterEli WallachJames BartonKevin McCarthyEstelle Winwood

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Reno
Setting
DesertUrban
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Premise
Western
Themes
Love & LongingIsolation
Tone
MelancholicContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleFemale Led
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction

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