Myra Breckinridge

1970 · 94 min · EN · R · 4.6 (57 votes)

Dir. Michael Sarne · Starring Raquel Welch, Rex Reed, Mae West, John Huston, Farrah Fawcett, Roger C. Carmel

“Everything you heard about Myra Breckinridge is true.”

Comedy

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. There, Myra meets aspiring actor Rusty and his girlfriend, Mary Ann. With Myra as catalyst, the trio begin to outrageously expand their sexual horizons.

VIBE

A wild, transgressive ride through 70s Hollywood. This film is a provocative, campy exploration of gender and sexuality, delivered with a satirical edge and unapologetic absurdity. It's a bold statement that feels both dated and surprisingly relevant.

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