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Play Misty for Me (1971)

★ 6.9R98 minDirector: Clint Eastwood

1971 psychological thriller film by Clint Eastwood

Play Misty for Me is a 1971 American neo noir psychological thriller film directed by and starring Clint Eastwood in his directorial debut. Jessica Walter and Donna Mills co-star. The screenplay, written by regular Eastwood collaborators Jo Heims and Dean Riesner, follows a radio disc jockey being stalked by an obsessed female fan.

The film was a critical and financial success, with Walter earning praise for her first major film role, including a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Play Misty for Me about?
Play Misty for Me (1971) — Disc jockey Dave Garver (Clint Eastwood) attracts the amorous attentions of a demented fan named Evelyn Draper (Jessica Walter). Evelyn lets Dave pick her up at a bar. Later at her apartment, Evelyn admits that she is the cooing caller who repeatedly asks Dave to play the Erroll
Is Play Misty for Me based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Play Misty for Me scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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