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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. She comes to the Academy for Aspiring Young Actors and Actresses, owned by her deceased husband Myron's uncle, Buck Loner.
- Gore Vidal
- 1968
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 .
Jun 24, 1970 · Myra Breckinridge is a film adaptation of Gore Vidal's novel, starring Raquel Welch as a former man who undergoes gender reassignment surgery and inherits a Hollywood estate. The film was a critical and commercial flop, and is known for its controversial and absurd plot, cast and dialogue.
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- Comedy
- Michael Sarne
- 1970-06-24
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
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- 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.
- Lester Fabian Brathwaite
- 25 sec
MYRA BRECKINRIDGE (1970) Theatrical Trailer - Mae West, John Huston, Raquel Welch. After undergoing gender reassignment surgery, an aspiring actress travels to Hollywood, where she also wants...
- 3 min
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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 film industry. The plot summary includes the main characters, the surgery scene, the flashbacks, and the references to classic movies and culture.
