Set against the dramatic backdrop of Niagara Falls, Marilyn Monroe portrays Rose, a femme fatale possessing two of the most powerful weapons: an erotic body and an evil mind. Planning to murder her troubled husband (Joseph Cotton), Rose first uses her double-edged sword to drive him to the brink of total insanity. Then she seductively torments a series of strangers while her mysterious lover waits in the shadows.
Vastly different from her often comedic roles, Marilyn's classic dramatic performance as this diabolical and scheming woman is at once fascinating and frightening, painting a powerful portrait of human sexuality and passion.
Marilyn at 100
This season, in honour of the centenary of her birth, will bring together some of her finest works, and will include a special 4K re-issue of The Misfits, alongside screenings of Niagara and Some Like It Hot.
Director Henry Hathaway
Year 1953
Duration
1h 28m
Language English
Cast Marilyn Monroe, Joseph Cotton, Jean Peters