Myra Breckinridge
"Everything you heard about Myra Breckinridge is true."
Originally released in 1970. Myra Breckinridge is a comedy/drama film. directed by Michael Sarne.
Starring Raquel Welch, Rex Reed, and Mae West
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 24, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (46 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$3M
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Raquel Welch
as Myra Breckinridge
Rex Reed
as Young Man
Mae West
as Leticia Van Allen
John Huston
as Buck Loner
Farrah Fawcett-Majors
as Mary Ann Pringle
Roger C. Carmel
as Dr. Randolph Spencer Montag
Roger Herren
as Rusty Godowski
George Furth
as Charlie Flager Jr.
Calvin Lockhart
as Irving Amadeus
Jim Backus
as Doctor
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $3,000,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Myra Breckinridge about?
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 ...
Who directed Myra Breckinridge?
Myra Breckinridge was directed by Michael Sarne.
How long is Myra Breckinridge?
Myra Breckinridge has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Myra Breckinridge released?
Myra Breckinridge was released on June 24, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Myra Breckinridge?
The main cast of Myra Breckinridge includes Raquel Welch, Rex Reed, Mae West, John Huston, Farrah Fawcett-Majors.