Following his directorial debut with Play Misty for Me, and High Plains Drifter, the third film directed by actor Clint Eastwood (The Outlaw Josey Wales, Unforgiven, Million Dollar Baby, American Sniper, The Mule) was his first in which he did not star, and completely different to other films throughout his career. Basically, Edith Alice Breezerman, who calls herself "Breezy" (introducing Golden Globe nominated Kay Lenz) is a beautiful young homeless free-spirited hippy in California. Frank Harmon (William Holden) is an emotionally detached middle-aged, divorced, and wealthy man, he works in real estate and has a beautiful secluded post-modern home. Breezy hitchhikes and is picked up by a perverted stranger (Norman Bartold) who makes it clear he wants her sex, but she escapes him. She lingers aimlessly near Frank's home, running into him as he leaves for work. She invites herself into his car and happily insists that he give her a ride. The never-smiling Frank is annoyed by her being talkative, her naivety and sincerity. On the way they pull over seeing a stray dog looking lifeless against the road, Breezy runs away when he refuses to help it, but noticing the dog is still living he takes it in his car. Breezy returns to Frank's home, after leaving hr guitar in his car, he allows to come in to use the shower. Later, she returns, and he decides to give her a room. As they spend more time together, a friendship slowly develops between them, and Frank's jaded personality becomes more loving towards Breezy. He is enlightened by Breezy finding positivity in almost everything, even when mentioning the death of her parents in a car accident. In a subplot, Frank is conflicted with his feelings for Betty Tobin (Marj Dusay). They have a history romantically, and talk a few times, but he "lost" his opportunity with her, and they later part as friends. The platonic relationship between Frank and Breezy continues to strengthen, and he protects her from trouble. He introduces her to the finer things in life, while Breezy stays true to her humility and charm. Breezy is especially happy when Frank takes her to the veterinary hospital to find the stray dog from earlier has been nursed back to health, they adopt it and she names it Sir Love-A-Lot. Although he has resisted any sexual opportunities, but he never expected to fall in love with her. Frank eventually gives into romantic feelings for Breezy and they consummate their relationship one night. He is happy to express his feelings for her inside the home, now their protective fortress, but the same cannot be said when they appear in public. Frank is conflicted with his feelings, as Breezy maintains friendships with fellow hippies, while he and his friends are accepted in society, being established and successful. Frank is never questioned by others about his relationship with Breezy, but he is racked with guilt, because of the age gap, being in a relationship with a teenager. In another subplot, Frank's friend, and workout buddy Bob Henderson (Roger C. Carmel) is going through a mid-life crisis. Frank's conflicts eventually break during a sobering discussion with Bob in a sauna. Bob says that he could not embark on a relationship with a younger person, as he would feel like a "child molester". Frank's mentality changes towards Breezy, he simply cannot cop with the age issue, she is upset by this and they part ways. Some time passes, Frank regrets his decision to break off their love affair. Then he is devastated when his friend is involved in a near-fatal accident. This causes Frank to an epiphany: life is too short, and his personal insecurities are the enemy. Frank finds Breezy in a park with a group of hippies, with the help of the dog, he and Breezy reconcile, reunite, and begin their new life together. Also starring Joan Hotchkis as Paula Harmon, Jamie Smith-Jackson as Marcy, Shelley Morrison as Nancy Henderson, and Clint Eastwood makes a cameo appearance as a man at the pier in a white jacket. Newcomer Lenz gives a really sweet performance as the innocent hippy lacking in self-awareness, Holden is also great as the cynical businessman who becomes infatuated with her, they make a believable couple. I agree that it is soppy, much gentler compared to other works by Eastwood, and perhaps of its time, but I cannot help but be charmed by the relationship and the interesting conversations, a surprisingly enjoyable romantic drama. It was nominated the Golden Globe for Best Original Score for Michel Legrand, and Best Original Song for "Breezy's Song". Good!