Opening Night (1977)
The Show Must Go On…
1977 · PG-13 · 2h 24m · Drama
Genres: Drama
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.
Director: John Cassavetes
Writers: John Cassavetes
Music by: Bo Harwood
Cinematography: Al Ruban
Editor: Tom Cornwell
Rated 7.6/10 by 263 viewers
Cast
Gena Rowlands as Myrtle GordonJohn Cassavetes as Maurice AaronsBen Gazzara as Manny VictorJoan Blondell as Sarah GoodePaul Stewart as David SamuelsZohra Lampert as Dorothy VictorLaura Johnson as Nancy SteinJohn Tuell as Gus SimmonsRay Powers as JimmyJohn Finnegan as BobbyLouise Lewis as Kelly (as Louise Fitch)Fred Draper as LeoMore like this
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