The Misfits (DVD)

This movie came in a timely fashion Haven't had time to see it yet, but I'm sure it's fine. Thank you. 10*+

A classic, five-star film. The last completed film by both Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe. A poignant film that explores all the challenges of the passing of a way of life, with compelling performances by its larger-than-life stars. Monroe's life was a mess and Gable was to have a massive fatal heart attack a few weeks after filming was finished. Third star Montgomery Cliff was also on a downward spiral to a tragic end. These three stars each used their own pathos to bring to the film the majesty and tragedy of fatally flawed but larger-than-life talent. It was filmed in Northern Nevada, including many sites in and around Dayton---my home. Most of the local sites are still here---the Odeon Hall, the Old Corner Bar, and what is now called "Misfit Flat" near Stagecoach, where the climatic final scene was filmed. The rodao grounds, build for the film, is gone but a new grounds was built out of studier and more permanent materials about a mile away. There are Old Timers here who remember the filming, including a few who were extras. An interesting and revealing story about the Old West, which even today, though diminished, is still alive and hanging on in the many ranches and huge open lands of Northern Nevada. Though diluted by "turnout" horses (released by owners who could not or would not afford to feed them) the real stars of the film---the mustangs---also have survived in spite of being captured for dog food, "culled" to save the range, droughts, and many other attacks. The wild horses---wild mustang, estray, or turnout---now have active rescue groups who are working hard to protect them and make them an asset for all. The Misfits only implied but did not show that one small mustang stallion (descended from the small horses of the Conquistadors) can run off most large, healthy, young turnout or estray stallions and take a significant herd of mares for himself!

(early 1960s) Monroe and Gable's last film. Excellent performances. Definitely a collector must-have.

I like the description of this item. It told about this DVD being the last film
for Monroe and Gable. I love the film.

This is a classic movie with several good movie stars in it. I especially want to collect a few of Montgomery Clift movies and figured this would be a good one.

It was filmed on lcation near where I grew up. Good movie of lost
souls trying to find their way back.

For one thing, this movie has an awesome cast! The storyline centers around a newly-divorced, emotionally-vulnerable woman played by Marilyn Monroe who encounters a couple of drifting cowboys while living in Nevada. She finds love with Gay Langland (portrayed by Clark Gable) and wins much admiration from Gay's friends Guido (Eli Wallach) and Pierce (Montgomery Clift). Although this film has a sad undertone (it was both Gable's and Monroe's last completed film), IMO it is a classic masterpiece written by Monroe's husband Arthur Miller - presumably as a gift to his wife. There were many problems in the making of the film, and Monroe's marriage crumbled shortly thereafter. Sadly, Clark Gable died two weeks after filming wrapped. He performed many of the physically-challenging stunts himself! I highly recommend this film to any classic movie fan.