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Ossessionata dalla morte di una sua ammiratrice, un'attrice quarantenne inizia ad avere dei dubbi, non solo sulla commedia che sta preparando, ma anche sulla propria vita.
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Disc 1
DVD
Opening Night (1977)
144 min
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. 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.
Credits
Director
John Cassavetes
Writer
John Cassavetes
Cast
Gena Rowlandsas Myrtle Gordon
John Cassavetesas Maurice Aarons
Ben Gazzaraas Manny Victor
Joan Blondellas Sarah Goode
Paul Stewartas David Samuels
Zohra Lampertas Dorothy Victor
Laura Johnsonas Nancy Stein
John Tuellas Gus Simmons
Ray Powersas Jimmy
John Finneganas Bobby
Cinematographer
Al Ruban
Composer
Bo Harwood
Editor
Tom Cornwell
Producer
Michael Lally
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 17, 2026