Opening Night

Release date: Dec 22, 1977

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.

Drama

Top Cast

Myrtle Gordon

Maurice Aarons

Manny Victor

Sarah Goode

David Samuels

Dorothy Victor

Nancy Stein

Gus Simmons

Jimmy

Bobby

Kelly (as Louise Fitch)

Leo

Vivian

Melva Drake

Carla

Lena

Charlie Spikes

Eddie Stein

Sylvia Stein

Doorman

Shirley

News Stand Operator

Bellboy

Bartender

Barmaid

Hotel Maid

Maitre d'

Child Actor Playing Vito (uncredited)

Autograph Seeker (uncredited)

Crying Mourner (uncredited)

Self (uncredited)

Self (uncredited)

Self (uncredited)

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