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1-125-97948-8. Followed by. Myron. Myra Breckinridge is a 1968 satirical novel by Gore Vidal written in the form of a diary. Described by the critic Dennis Altman as "part of a major cultural assault on the assumed norms of gender and sexuality which swept the western world in the late 1960s and early 1970s", [1] the book's major themes are ...
- Gore Vidal
- 264
- 1968
- February 1968
Jun 24, 1970 · A transgender woman inherits a Hollywood drama school from her uncle, a former cowboy star, and faces his enemies and admirers. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this controversial and satirical movie.
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- Comedy
- Michael Sarne
- 1970-06-24
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. It also starred John Huston as Buck Loner, Mae West as Leticia Van Allen, Farrah Fawcett , Rex Reed , Roger Herren, and Roger C. Carmel .
- $5 million
- David Giler, Robert Fryer
A satirical comedy about a transsexual actress who inherits a Hollywood acting school from her uncle and tries to subvert the gender roles in the industry. The film features Raquel Welch, Mae West, John Huston and other stars in a bizarre and campy plot.
Myron Breckinridge (Rex Reed) flies to Europe to get a sex-change operation and is transformed into the beautiful Myra (Raquel Welch). She travels to Hollywood, meets up with her rich Uncle...
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- Michael Sarne
- R
- Mae West
Feb 16, 2023 · Based on Gore Vidal's novel, the 1970 film starred Welch as a transgender woman who disrupts Hollywood with her sexual and political agenda. The production was a nightmare for Welch, who faced a hostile director, a retired Mae West, and a controversial X rating.
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Brief Synopsis. 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. Cast & Crew. Read More. Michael Sarne. Director. Mae West. Leticia. John Huston. Buck Loner. Raquel Welch. Myra. Rex Reed. Young Man. Farrah Fawcett. Mary Ann. Photos & Videos.
