Opening Night (1977)

Name: Opening Night
Genre: Drama
Released: 1977
Duration: 144 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, Ben Gazzara, Joan Blondell, Paul Stewart

2h 24m United States of America

Drama

Plot

Actress Myrtle Gordon, grappling with alcoholism, faces the pressure of her upcoming play about a woman confronting the pains of aging. Tragedy strikes when a devoted fan is killed while pursuing her limousine for a moment of connection. Haunted by this incident, Myrtle embarks on a soul-searching journey but struggles to unearth the clarity she seeks. As the premiere looms, she must confront her inner turmoil and deliver a performance that reflects both her personal battles and the weight of the play’s themes, all while the clock ticks down to opening night.

Cast

Gena Rowlands John Cassavetes Ben Gazzara Joan Blondell Paul Stewart Zohra Lampert Laura Johnson John Tuell Ray Powers John Finnegan Louise Lewis Fred Draper Katherine Cassavetes Lady Rowlands Carol Warren