
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
Katherine Cassavetesas Vivian
Sherry Bainas Barmaid
Paul Stewartas David Samuels
Zohra Lampertas Dorothy Victor
Fred Draperas Leo
Ben Gazzaraas Manny Victor
Joan Blondellas Sarah Goode
Laura Johnsonas Nancy Stein
Eleanor Zeeas Sylvia Stein
Patrick Labyorteauxas Child Actor Playing Vito (uncredited)
Seymour Casselas Self (uncredited)
Peter Falkas Self (uncredited)
Peter Bogdanovichas Self (uncredited)
Gena Rowlandsas Myrtle Gordon
Lady Rowlandsas Melva Drake
David Rowlandsas Doorman
James Karenas Bellboy
Naomi Stevensas Crying Mourner (uncredited)
Angelo Grisantias Charlie Spikes
John Cassavetesas Maurice Aarons
John Finneganas Bobby
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