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