Storyline
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.
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Cast & Crew
Gena Rowlands
Myrtle Gordon
John Cassavetes
Maurice Aarons
Ben Gazzara
Manny Victor
Joan Blondell
Sarah Goode
Paul Stewart
David Samuels
Zohra Lampert
Dorothy Victor
Laura Johnson
Nancy Stein
John Tuell
Gus Simmons
Ray Powers
Jimmy
John Finnegan
Bobby
Louise Lewis
Kelly (as Louise Fitch)
Fred Draper
Leo
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Night was released on December 22, 1977.
The runtime of Opening Night is 2h 24m.
Opening Night is a Drama movie.
Opening Night has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 on TMDB.
Opening Night is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Opening Night was directed by John Cassavetes.
The main cast of Opening Night includes Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, Ben Gazzara.
Opening Night is originally in English.