Myra Breckinridge
“Everything you heard about Myra Breckinridge is true.”
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.
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Larry Karaszewski on MYRA BRECKINRIDGE
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-10-12
Top Cast
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Raquel Welch
Myra Breckinridge
Rex Reed
Young Man
Mae West
Leticia Van Allen
John Huston
Buck Loner
Farrah Fawcett
Mary Ann Pringle
Roger C. Carmel
Dr. Randolph Spencer Montag
Roger Herren
Rusty Godowski
George Furth
Charlie Flager Jr.
Calvin Lockhart
Irving Amadeus
Jim Backus
Doctor
John Carradine
Surgeon
Andy Devine
Coyote Bill
Grady Sutton
Kid Barlow
Robert P. Lieb
Charlie Flager, Sr.
Skip Ward
Chance
Kathleen Freeman
Bobby Dean Loner
B.S. Pully
Tex
Buck Kartalian
Jeff
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.6x
+$3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Sarne
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Sarne, David Giler
- Original Title
- Myra Breckinridge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Sarne
Michael Sarne, David Giler, Gore Vidal
Richard Moore
Danford B. Greene
David Giler, Robert Fryer
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Sarne
Director
Richard Moore
Director of Photography
Danford B. Greene
Editor
David Giler
Producer
Theadora Van Runkle
Costume Design
Michael Sarne
Screenplay
Robert Fryer
Producer
David Giler
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Myra Breckinridge
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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 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.
Who directed Myra Breckinridge?
Myra Breckinridge was directed by Michael Sarne.
Who stars in Myra Breckinridge?
The principal cast of Myra Breckinridge includes Raquel Welch, Rex Reed, Mae West, John Huston, Farrah Fawcett.
When was Myra Breckinridge released and how long is it?
Myra Breckinridge was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Myra Breckinridge?
Myra Breckinridge had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $8M at the worldwide box office (1.6 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Is Myra Breckinridge based on a book or true story?
Myra Breckinridge is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gore Vidal".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Myra Breckinridge?
Myra Breckinridge holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).