Myra Breckinridge 1970
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What is Myra Breckinridge?
Myra Breckinridge is a 1970 comedy film directed by Michael Sarne based on Gore Vidal's novel. The plot follows Myron Breckinridge transforming into Myra in Europe before traveling to Hollywood to demand money from her rich Uncle Buck, who instead offers her a job in his acting school where she meets aspiring actor Rusty and his girlfriend Mary Ann.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1970
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 24, 1970
- Studios
- 20th Century Fox
- Genres
- Comedy
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Overview
Myra Breckinridge is a 1970 comedy film directed by Michael Sarne based on Gore Vidal's novel. The plot follows Myron Breckinridge transforming into Myra in Europe before traveling to Hollywood to demand money from her rich Uncle Buck, who instead offers her a job in his acting school where she meets aspiring actor Rusty and his girlfriend Mary Ann.
The film features early appearances by actors such as Tom Selleck and Dan Hedaya, alongside costume work by Theadora Van Runkle and Edith Head. Released in the United States on June 24, 1970, it runs for 1 hour and 34 minutes and is classified under the comedy genre with an R rating.
Should you watch it?
“A trans woman travels to Hollywood to claim her inheritance and shakes up an acting school.”
- Witness Tom Selleck making his film debut in a small role as one of Leticia's studs.
- See Dan Hedaya make his first uncredited appearance as a hospital patient.
- Experience costume designs by Theadora Van Runkle and Edith Head.
- It holds a user score of 53 percent on Kinobox and 40 percent on FilmToro.
Watch it if you are curious about a 1970 comedy featuring Tom Selleck's film debut and a Hollywood acting school setting.
This 1970 comedy has a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes and explores unconventional sexual horizons.
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Viewer reception varies, with scores around 52 to 53 percent on Kinobox and 40 percent on FilmToro.
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The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes.
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