Love oftentimes comes when it is least expected. That is exactly what happens to Frank Harmon, a man of a certain age, when a young hippie type girl, Breezy, asks him for a ride. Never in his wildest dreams could he probably envisioned the big chance he was taking by agreeing to give the girl a lift. Little did he know she would be turning up like a bad penny.
Breezy is a free soul. When we first meet her, she is sharing a bed with Bruno, her boyfriend. Not having a car in L.A. is the worst punishment for anyone. Breezy doesn't hesitate to ask anyone to take her places. That is, until she meets the first creep that had a different idea. She is able to run out, but she is in the middle of nowhere. She decides to hit on someone that will be passing by. She gets lucky in finding Frank, a kind man on his way to work.
The relation between Frank and Breezy seems almost impossible. He is a responsible real estate man, and she has nothing to show for herself. Frank's resolve is worn out when Breezy comes on to him. In spite of being a sensible person, Frank ends up in love with the careless young woman that has won him over.
This was Clint Eastwood's third directorial effort. Written with sensitivity by Joe Heims, the film is a romantic comedy, quite a departure from Mr. Eastwood, who has been involved with other themes in his previous films. The idea of casting William Holden, who was in his middle fifties at the time, pays off well. Mr. Holden had a great film career and was comfortable playing romantic leads, as he does here. Kay Lenz, who appears as Breezy, had great presence as a young emerging talent. She appears not to have being intimidated playing opposite an actor like Mr. Holden.
Breezy is a free soul. When we first meet her, she is sharing a bed with Bruno, her boyfriend. Not having a car in L.A. is the worst punishment for anyone. Breezy doesn't hesitate to ask anyone to take her places. That is, until she meets the first creep that had a different idea. She is able to run out, but she is in the middle of nowhere. She decides to hit on someone that will be passing by. She gets lucky in finding Frank, a kind man on his way to work.
The relation between Frank and Breezy seems almost impossible. He is a responsible real estate man, and she has nothing to show for herself. Frank's resolve is worn out when Breezy comes on to him. In spite of being a sensible person, Frank ends up in love with the careless young woman that has won him over.
This was Clint Eastwood's third directorial effort. Written with sensitivity by Joe Heims, the film is a romantic comedy, quite a departure from Mr. Eastwood, who has been involved with other themes in his previous films. The idea of casting William Holden, who was in his middle fifties at the time, pays off well. Mr. Holden had a great film career and was comfortable playing romantic leads, as he does here. Kay Lenz, who appears as Breezy, had great presence as a young emerging talent. She appears not to have being intimidated playing opposite an actor like Mr. Holden.