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