# Opening Night (1977)

> A celebrated stage actress spirals through grief, addiction, and an uncanny encounter with her own aging fears as opening night approaches.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/21081

## Facts

- Runtime: 144 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: John Cassavetes
- Cast: Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, Ben Gazzara, Joan Blondell, Paul Stewart, Zohra Lampert, Laura Johnson, John Tuell
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079672/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, volatile, eerie, serious film night, theater movie marathon

## Synopsis

A tragic accident leads to an actress's emotional unraveling, blurring the lines between fame and personal responsibility.

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