Opening Night

The Show Must Go On…

19772h 24m7.6(268 votes)

Drama

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…

Opening Night (1977) is a drama film directed by John Cassavetes. It stars Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, and Ben Gazzara. The film runs for 2 hours 24 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.6 out of 10 from 268 votes.

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Director

John Cassavetes

Cast

Gena Rowlands

Myrtle Gordon

John Cassavetes

Maurice Aarons

Ben Gazzara

Manny Victor

Joan Blondell

Sarah Goode

Paul Stewart

David Samuels

Zohra Lampert

Dorothy Victor

Laura Johnson

Nancy Stein

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Is Opening Night Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About Opening Night

Where can I watch Opening Night?

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Who stars in Opening Night?

Opening Night stars Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, Ben Gazzara, and Joan Blondell, and was directed by John Cassavetes.

How long is Opening Night?

Opening Night has a runtime of 2 hours 24 minutes.

When did Opening Night come out?

Opening Night was released in 1977.

What genre is Opening Night?

Opening Night is a drama film.

Is Opening Night worth watching?

Opening Night holds an average audience score of 7.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.