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An attractive young woman, Myra Breckinridge is a film buff with a special interest in the Golden Age of Hollywood—in particular the 1940s—and the writings of film critic Parker Tyler.
Myra Breckinridge: Directed by Michael Sarne. With Mae West, John Huston, Raquel Welch, Rex Reed. After undergoing gender reassignment surgery, an aspiring actress travels to Hollywood, where she also wants to make a claim on her wealthy uncle's estate.
Myra Breckinridge is a 1970 American comedy film based on Gore Vidal 's 1968 novel of the same name. The film was directed by Michael Sarne, and featured Raquel Welch in the title role.
Myra Breckinridge is a surreal comedy about a man who transitions into a woman, and tries to seize control of her uncle’s money. Instead she starts teaching...
Myra's goal in her new life is to realign the genders largely by breaking down the walls of traditional manhood. Masquerading as Myron's grieving widow, Myra attempts to do so by meeting with her estranged uncle, Buck Loner (John Huston), who operates an acting school.
Feb 16, 2023 · Based on Gore Vidal 's acclaimed 1968 novel of the same name, 1970's Myra Breckinridge starred Welch as a transgender woman who tries to subvert gender norms and dismantle...
Jul 16, 2024 · While almost never thought of as a “crime novel,” Myra Breckinridge hinges on the crime of identity theft. Myra has transitioned from Myron, a revered film critic, and forged documentation of her past to secure her position at the academy.
Jul 9, 2008 · Written as a diary, Myra Breckinridge, someone determined not to be possessed by any man, recounts her day as she lives it out in the Hollywood of the '60s. Feminism, transsexuality, and a host of cinematic jokes abound.
Myra Breckinridge 1970 Trailer - Check out the official trailer for "Myra Breckinridge," a 1970 movie starring Mae West, John Huston, Raquel Welch, Rex Reed,...
Myron Breckinridge flies to Europe to get a sex-change operation and is transformed into the beautiful Myra. She travels to Hollywood, meets up with her rich Uncle Buck and, claiming to be Myron's widow, demands money. Instead, Buck gives Myra a job in his acting school.
