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