Opening Night (1977)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- John Cassavetes
Writing:
- John Cassavetes
Stars:
Release Date: 1977-12-22
7.6/10
7.6/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 144
Maurice Aarons
David Samuels
Dorothy Victor
Leo
Sarah Goode
Nancy Stein
Sylvia Stein
Vivian
Bobby
Myrtle Gordon
Manny Victor
Doorman
Bellboy
Barmaid
Self (uncredited)
Self (uncredited)
Self (uncredited)
Bobby
Child Actor Playing Vito (uncredited)
Crying Mourner (uncredited)
