Breezy is a film that takes a candid look, at the power of love to transform lives. Kay Lenz is in the starring role, as Edith Alice Breezerman (she's nicknamed Breezy, because of her devil-may-care attitude). Breezy is a carefree young woman, who has hippie values. She drifts around, with no possessions except her guitar, and the clothes on her back.
Breezy has no family, because her folks were killed in an accident. She indulges in casual sex, with a guy she barely knows. And she takes shelter, where ever she can find a place to crash. One day while hitchhiking, Breezy accepts a ride from a man who turns out to be deranged. She barely manages to escape unharmed, from this creepy guy.
Breezy's next ride, is with a middle-aged, affluent man named Frank Harmon. Despite Frank's reservations, he gives Breezy a ride. With no where else to go, Breezy later shows up at Frank's extravagant house. Frank reluctantly takes her in, feeds her, and lets her stay with him for a while. Frank and Breezy, have to adjust to each other's very different lifestyles, and outlook on life. Soon enough, Breezy becomes angry about Frank's judgmental attitude towards her. So she leaves his place, but then comes back to him after a short while.
Bit by bit, Breezy manages to charm the cynical Frank, with her happy-go-lucky disposition. She quickly becomes infatuated with Frank, who gradually succumbs to a growing sexual attraction between them. Because Frank is more than twice Breezy's age, he feels increasingly uncomfortable, with their erotic involvement. And so, he must decide if their affair should continue or not.
Kay Lenz is very believable, as the baby-faced, waifish Breezy. William Holden plays the up-tight, world-weary Frank, with a dignified sensitivity. The rest of the cast, is mediocre at best. The southern California scenery in this film, is gorgeous. And it certainly ads to the lush, romantic tone of this film.
The basic lesson of this film, is that life and love are to be enjoyed, without inhibitions or regret. And it was a valuable lesson, that the young taught their elders back in the 70s, when this movie was made. Just goes to show, that you're never too old to learn new ways of living and being. Breezy is a film that really tugs at the proverbial heart-strings, and I highly recommend it.
Breezy has no family, because her folks were killed in an accident. She indulges in casual sex, with a guy she barely knows. And she takes shelter, where ever she can find a place to crash. One day while hitchhiking, Breezy accepts a ride from a man who turns out to be deranged. She barely manages to escape unharmed, from this creepy guy.
Breezy's next ride, is with a middle-aged, affluent man named Frank Harmon. Despite Frank's reservations, he gives Breezy a ride. With no where else to go, Breezy later shows up at Frank's extravagant house. Frank reluctantly takes her in, feeds her, and lets her stay with him for a while. Frank and Breezy, have to adjust to each other's very different lifestyles, and outlook on life. Soon enough, Breezy becomes angry about Frank's judgmental attitude towards her. So she leaves his place, but then comes back to him after a short while.
Bit by bit, Breezy manages to charm the cynical Frank, with her happy-go-lucky disposition. She quickly becomes infatuated with Frank, who gradually succumbs to a growing sexual attraction between them. Because Frank is more than twice Breezy's age, he feels increasingly uncomfortable, with their erotic involvement. And so, he must decide if their affair should continue or not.
Kay Lenz is very believable, as the baby-faced, waifish Breezy. William Holden plays the up-tight, world-weary Frank, with a dignified sensitivity. The rest of the cast, is mediocre at best. The southern California scenery in this film, is gorgeous. And it certainly ads to the lush, romantic tone of this film.
The basic lesson of this film, is that life and love are to be enjoyed, without inhibitions or regret. And it was a valuable lesson, that the young taught their elders back in the 70s, when this movie was made. Just goes to show, that you're never too old to learn new ways of living and being. Breezy is a film that really tugs at the proverbial heart-strings, and I highly recommend it.