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