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