Opening Night (1977)
The Show Must Go On…
Storyline
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.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Opening Night |
|---|---|
| Release date | Dec 22, 1977 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | aging, car accident, alcoholic, alcohol, apparition, obsessed fan, nervous breakdown, autograph, stage play, broadway star, broadway theatre, lost youth |
FAQ
What is Opening Night about?
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.
When was Opening Night released?
Opening Night was released on Dec 22, 1977 (status: Released).
Who directed Opening Night?
John Cassavetes directed Opening Night.
What is the TMDB rating of Opening Night?
Opening Night has a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 from 269 votes.