Play Misty For Me (1971)

Two Geeks and a GIT Classic Movie Reviews

We begin our look at the first outing by actors-turned-directors with a gentleman who's turned out to be one of the best directors in Hollywood! It all started back in 1971 for Clint Eastwood, with a little thriller called "Play Misty For Me." Dave Garver (Eastwood) is a DJ at KRML in Carmel-by-the-Sea, spinning tunes for the locals. He has a regular caller who always asks him to "Play Misty for me..." One night, at the local watering hole, he hooks up with Evelyn (Jessica Walter), who confesses to being his "Misty" caller. After an enjoyable night together, Dave is ready to return to life as usual, Evelyn, however, has other ideas, interpreting their night together as an indication of commitment and love. Thus begins a cat-and-mouse game of passion, obsession, and threat that ends up sweeping over Dave, his intended girlfriend Tobie Williams (Donna Mills), and Detective Sergeant McCallum (John Larch). The film that taught people everywhere to be careful who you let into your home! Also starring James McEachin, Clarice Taylor, Donald Siegel, and Duke Everts.