Opening Night
"The Show Must Go On…"
Originally released in 1977. Opening Night is a drama film. directed by John Cassavetes. With a runtime of 2h 24m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, and Ben Gazzara
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 22, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
2h 24m
144 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (252 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Faces International Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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 w...
Who directed Opening Night?
Opening Night was directed by John Cassavetes.
How long is Opening Night?
Opening Night has a runtime of 2 hours and 24 minutes (144 minutes total).
When was Opening Night released?
Opening Night was released on December 22, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Opening Night?
The main cast of Opening Night includes Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, Ben Gazzara, Joan Blondell, Paul Stewart.
Is Opening Night worth watching?
Opening Night has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 252 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.