Opening Night
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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Top Cast
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I watch Opening Night?
- Opening Night (1977) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max in US. Streaming catalogues change often, so confirm on the service before starting.
- Is Opening Night available to rent or buy?
- You can rent Opening Night from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. It's available to buy from Amazon DVD / Blu-ray, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
- When was Opening Night released?
- Opening Night was released in 1977. It has a runtime of 144 minutes.
- What kind of film is Opening Night?
- Opening Night is a drama film. 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 o…
- Who stars in Opening Night?
- Opening Night stars Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, Ben Gazzara and Joan Blondell.