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