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Opening Night

Opening Night

The Show Must Go On…

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Opening Night
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1977-12-22
  • Runtime: 144 minutes
  • Rating: 7.576/10 (238 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Faces International Films
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.0391
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Gena Rowlands

Gena Rowlands

as Myrtle Gordon

John Cassavetes

John Cassavetes

as Maurice Aarons

Ben Gazzara

Ben Gazzara

as Manny Victor

Joan Blondell

Joan Blondell

as Sarah Goode

Paul Stewart

Paul Stewart

as David Samuels

Zohra Lampert

Zohra Lampert

as Dorothy Victor

Laura Johnson

Laura Johnson

as Nancy Stein

John Tuell

John Tuell

as Gus Simmons

Ray Powers

Ray Powers

as Jimmy

John Finnegan

John Finnegan

as Bobby

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Trailers & Clips

Opening Night (1977) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Opening Night (1977) - Peter Falk talks about John Cassavetes

External Links

Keywords

alcoholstalkeragingcar accidentobsessed fanalcoholicbroadway starstage play

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Opening Night?

Opening Night is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1977-12-22.

Who are the main actors in Opening Night?

The main cast includes Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, Ben Gazzara, Joan Blondell, Paul Stewart, .

Where can I watch Opening Night online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Opening Night is available.

Is Opening Night based on a true story?

The Show Must Go On…

What is the IMDb rating of Opening Night?

Opening Night has an IMDb rating of 7.576/10 based on 238 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Opening Night?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Opening Night?

The soundtrack was composed by Faces International Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Opening Night filmed?

Opening Night was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Opening Night?

The total runtime of Opening Night is 144 minutes.

Is Opening Night suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Opening Night?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Opening Night.

Does Opening Night have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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