Opening Night

1977

144 min Drama 7.6 7 likes

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.

Director:

John Cassavetes

Writers:

John Cassavetes

Awards:

2 wins & 3 nominations total

Production:

N/A

Country:

United States

Cast