Opening Night (1977)

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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.

Released: 1977-12-22
Genres: Drama
Runtime: 2h 24m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 7.6/10 from 268 votes

Directed by John Cassavetes.

Top 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

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Where to watch Opening Night

United States: stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max; watch free on Mometu; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Canada: stream on Criterion Channel; rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store

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