Montgomery Clift was one of the most influential actors in the history of cinema, bucking traditions on and off screen, but countless biographies have reduced him to labels like tragically self-destructive and tormented. Now, his nephew Robert Clift and Hillary Demmon rigorously examine the flawed narratives that have come to define Montys legacy. Drawing on interviews with family and loved ones and a rich collection of unreleased archival materials from Monty and his brother, Brooks Clift, this fresh portrait of the actors passions, contributions and commitment to living and working in his own way gives one of Hollywoods underappreciated legends his due.