Opening Night
Movie • 1977

Opening Night

The Show Must Go On…

Filmistani83
Hit
IMDb7.814K
259votes
DramaSlow BurnEmotional DepthHidden GemPhilosophical
Why Watch

A English Drama film (1977) rated 7.8/10 on IMDb by 14K+ viewers — highly recommended. Starring Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, known for emotionally resonant storytelling.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Gena Rowlands
Gena Rowlands
Myrtle Gordon
John Cassavetes
John Cassavetes
Maurice Aarons
Ben Gazzara
Ben Gazzara
Manny Victor
Joan Blondell
Joan Blondell
Sarah Goode
Paul Stewart
Paul Stewart
David Samuels
Zohra Lampert
Zohra Lampert
Dorothy Victor
Laura Johnson
Laura Johnson
Nancy Stein
John Tuell
Gus Simmons
Ray Powers
Jimmy
John Finnegan
John Finnegan
Bobby

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Opening Night worth watching?

Yes — highly recommended. Filmistani rates Opening Night 83/100 (IMDb: 7.8/10). A strong pick for fans of Drama.

Where can I watch Opening Night online in India?

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Is Opening Night a hit or flop?

Opening Night is a hit — 14K+ IMDb votes and a Filmistani Score of 83/100 point to strong audience reception.

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…

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