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