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