Opening Night

(1977)Directed by John Cassavetes144 min · PG-13Drama
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.

Gena Rowlandsas Myrtle Gordon
John Cassavetesas Maurice Aarons
Ben Gazzaraas Manny Victor
Joan Blondellas Sarah Goode
Paul Stewartas David Samuels
Zohra Lampertas Dorothy Victor
Laura Johnsonas Nancy Stein
John Tuellas Gus Simmons
Ray Powersas Jimmy
LLLouise Lewisas Kelly (as Louise Fitch)
Lady Rowlandsas Melva Drake
Carol Warrenas Carla
Briana Carveras Lena
Angelo Grisantias Charlie Spikes
Meade Robertsas Eddie Stein
Eleanor Zeeas Sylvia Stein
David Rowlandsas Doorman
Sharon Van Ivanas Shirley
Jimmy Christieas News Stand Operator
James Karenas Bellboy
JJJimmy Joyceas Bartender