Opening Night (1977)
Opening Night is a 1977 drama movie directed by John Cassavetes, with a running time of 2h 24m. It stars Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes and Ben Gazzara.
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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What is Opening Night about?
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.
When was Opening Night released?
Opening Night was released on 22 December 1977.
How long is Opening Night?
Opening Night runs 2h 24m.
Who made Opening Night?
Opening Night was directed by John Cassavetes.
Where can I watch Opening Night?
Opening Night is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Mometu and Amazon Video.
Where to watch Opening Night
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Watch free with ads: Mometu
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
- Laura Johnson as Nancy Stein
- John Tuell as Gus Simmons
- Ray Powers as Jimmy
- John Finnegan as Bobby
- Louise Lewis as Kelly
- Fred Draper as Leo