
Opening Night
Opening Night
Release: 1977-12-22·Runtime: 144m·★ 7.6
Drama
Actress Myrtle Gordon is a functioning alcoholic who is a few days from the opening night of her latest play, concerning a woman distraught about aging. One night a car kills one of Myrtle's fans who is chasing her limousine in an attempt to get the star's attention. Myrtle internalizes the accident and goes on a spiritual quest, but fails to finds the answers she is after. As opening night inches closer and closer, fragile Myrtle must find a way to make the show go on.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Faces International Films
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Fred Draperas Leo
Ben Gazzaraas Manny Victor
James Karenas Bellboy
Seymour Casselas Self (uncredited)
Gena Rowlandsas Myrtle Gordon
Eleanor Zeeas Sylvia Stein
Peter Falkas Self (uncredited)
Joan Blondellas Sarah Goode
Zohra Lampertas Dorothy Victor
Laura Johnsonas Nancy Stein
Angelo Grisantias Charlie Spikes
John Cassavetesas Maurice Aarons
Katherine Cassavetesas Vivian
David Rowlandsas Doorman
Sherry Bainas Barmaid
Naomi Stevensas Crying Mourner (uncredited)
Paul Stewartas David Samuels
John Finneganas Bobby
Lady Rowlandsas Melva Drake
Patrick Labyorteauxas Child Actor Playing Vito (uncredited)
Peter Bogdanovichas Self (uncredited)
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