After avoiding rape, teenage hitchhiker Kay Lenz (as Edith Alice "Breezy" Breezerman) bums a ride to Hollywood from wealthy middle-aged William Holden (a Frank Harmon). Her attempt to get coffee money doesn't appear to arouse Mr. Holden, so Ms. Lenz runs away. Later, she returns for her guitar and asks to take a shower. That, readers, is an invitation. Eventually, Holden wakes up and smells the coffee. They take romantic walks on the beach. However, their age difference is a problem. Lenz mentions she's from "Intercourse, Pennsylvania," recently graduated from high school and fears being taken to juvenile hall. A one point, Lenz is mistaken for Holden's daughter – she could also be his granddaughter. This kind of arrangement is not uncommon in Hollywood. In this film, the pairing seems to be substituting the exchange of sex and security for counterculture and the establishment...
"Breezy" was directed by popular actor Clint Eastwood, who must have considered playing the leading man. He did, however, extend his youthful looks and may not have conveyed the same dramatic age difference as did Holden, in the role. While the two main characters are a bore, they perform well. More interesting supporting parts are played by Marj Dusay (as Betty Tobin) and Roger C. Carmel (as Bob Henderson). With only limited time on screen, druggie blonde Jamie Smith Jackson (as Marcy) makes you want to learn more about her story. Lenz make an especially memorable impression, and Mr. Eastwood lovingly presents the young actress. There are generous topless scenes. Eastwood appears distractingly on a "High Plains Drifter" poster (his latest film) and as an extra. Michel Legrand contributes mellow soundtrack music and Frank Stanley's photography looks good for Eastwood.
***** Breezy (11/18/73) Clint Eastwood ~ William Holden, Kay Lenz, Roger C. Carmel, Marj Dusay
"Breezy" was directed by popular actor Clint Eastwood, who must have considered playing the leading man. He did, however, extend his youthful looks and may not have conveyed the same dramatic age difference as did Holden, in the role. While the two main characters are a bore, they perform well. More interesting supporting parts are played by Marj Dusay (as Betty Tobin) and Roger C. Carmel (as Bob Henderson). With only limited time on screen, druggie blonde Jamie Smith Jackson (as Marcy) makes you want to learn more about her story. Lenz make an especially memorable impression, and Mr. Eastwood lovingly presents the young actress. There are generous topless scenes. Eastwood appears distractingly on a "High Plains Drifter" poster (his latest film) and as an extra. Michel Legrand contributes mellow soundtrack music and Frank Stanley's photography looks good for Eastwood.
***** Breezy (11/18/73) Clint Eastwood ~ William Holden, Kay Lenz, Roger C. Carmel, Marj Dusay