Gena Rowlands
Myrtle Gordon
Opening Night
“The Show Must Go On…”
1977
2h 24m
Director: John Cassavetes
Writer: John Cassavetes
Overview
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.
Cast
20 people
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