Opening Night

1977 2h 24m ★7.6

Opening Night

“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.

Release Date December 22, 1977
Runtime 2h 24m
Language English
Director John Cassavetes
Category Drama
Rating 7.6 / 10 (TMDb)
Year 1977
Play movie Opening Night