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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