Opening Night (1977)
The Show Must Go On…
Overview
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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Opening Night Cast
Gena Rowlands
as Myrtle Gordon
John Cassavetes
as Maurice Aarons
Ben Gazzara
as Manny Victor
Joan Blondell
as Sarah Goode
Paul Stewart
as David Samuels
Zohra Lampert
as Dorothy Victor
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Laura Johnson
as Nancy Stein
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John Tuell
as Gus Simmons
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Ray Powers
as Jimmy
John Finnegan
as Bobby
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Louise Lewis
as Kelly (as Louise Fitch)
Fred Draper
as Leo
Opening Night: Quick Answers
Where can I watch Opening Night?
Opening Night is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in the US.
When was Opening Night released?
Opening Night came out on December 22, 1977.
Is Opening Night worth watching?
Opening Night holds a 7.6/10 average from 271 TMDB user ratings. That puts it among the best-reviewed movies out there.
How long is Opening Night?
Opening Night runs 144 minutes (2h 24m).
