Opening Night
1977·Movie·
·2h 24min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersRedemptionThe Human ConditionIdentity Crisis
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersRedemption ArcInternal StrugglesAging CrisisAlcoholismSpiritual Quest
- Pacing
- Time
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
John Cassavetes, Al Ruban, Lisa Hallas-Gottlieb
Written by:
John Cassavetes
Produced by:
Michael Lally, Sam Shaw, Mike Lally
Composed by:
Bo Harwood
Cast
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