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Opening Night

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( Catalog Number PSE98166 ) (1.85:1) (3 Sides) (CLV) (NTSC)

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Opening Night
1977 - 144 min. - Color
Country: USA
Genre: Drama

LaserDisc Movie Storyline:
John Cassavetes, known for his in-depth explorations of individuals who appear to be on the brink of sanity, paints another powerful portrait with OPENING NIGHT. Gena Rowlands stars as Myrtle Gordon, a Broadway actress rehearsing for her latest play, SECOND WOMAN, which concerns a woman who is unable to admit that she is aging. When a beautiful young fan gets hit by a car while trying to chase Myrtle down, she begins to ponder her own mortality, seeing visions of the young girl. This prompts Myrtle to challenge the playwright and director as to the play's overriding hopelessness; when opening night approaches, it appears that she has lost touch with reality. As the boozing actress, Rowlands adds another unforgettable performance to her resume, committing herself fully to Myrtle's character, making the film a challenging yet ultimately rewarding viewing experience for those that value a true grit performance. Cassavetes and Ben Gazzara deliver solid supporting turns, but it is Rowlands who steals the show. In focusing on an individual whose profession--an actress re-creating other people's lives--is directly linked to her psychological confusion, Cassavetes has made a universal commentary on coming to terms with one's inevitable aging, as well as the potential peril of living a life in which the lines between fact and fiction can all too easily blur.

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Cast:
Josh Becker (Extra)
Barbara Perry
Gena Rowlands
John Cassavetes
Ben Gazzara
Joan Blondell
Paul Stewart
Zohra Lampert
Laura Johnson
John Tuell
Ray Powers
John Finnegan
Louise Lewis
Fred Draper
Katherine Cassavetes
Lady Rowlands
Carol Warren
Briana Carver
Angelo Grisanti
Meade Roberts
Eleanor Zee
David Rowlands
Sharon Van Ivan
Jimmy Christie
James Karen
Jimmy Joyce
Sherry Bain
Sylvia Davis Shaw
Peter Lampert

Crew:
Producer Michael Lally
Producer Al Ruban
Producer Sam Shaw
Writer John Cassavetes
Cinematographer Al Ruban
Composer Bo Harwood
Costume Designer Alexandra Corwin-Hankin
Director John Cassavetes
Editor Tom Cornwell
Robert Bogdanoff
Esme Chandlee
Tom Cornwell
Arlene Harris
Michelle Hart
Susan Howell
Jack Krupnick
Adria Later
Eve Siegel
Teresa Stokovic
Sharon Van Ivan
Raymond Vellucci
Production Designer Bryan Ryman

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Rare Widescreen LaserDisc

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Opening Night

Pioneer Special Edition

( Catalog Number PSE98166 ) (1.85:1) (3 Sides) (CLV) (NTSC)

LaserDisc Special Features

Opening Night
1977 - 144 min. - Color
Country: USA
Genre: Drama

LaserDisc Movie Storyline:
John Cassavetes, known for his in-depth explorations of individuals who appear to be on the brink of sanity, paints another powerful portrait with OPENING NIGHT. Gena Rowlands stars as Myrtle Gordon, a Broadway actress rehearsing for her latest play, SECOND WOMAN, which concerns a woman who is unable to admit that she is aging. When a beautiful young fan gets hit by a car while trying to chase Myrtle down, she begins to ponder her own mortality, seeing visions of the young girl. This prompts Myrtle to challenge the playwright and director as to the play's overriding hopelessness; when opening night approaches, it appears that she has lost touch with reality. As the boozing actress, Rowlands adds another unforgettable performance to her resume, committing herself fully to Myrtle's character, making the film a challenging yet ultimately rewarding viewing experience for those that value a true grit performance. Cassavetes and Ben Gazzara deliver solid supporting turns, but it is Rowlands who steals the show. In focusing on an individual whose profession--an actress re-creating other people's lives--is directly linked to her psychological confusion, Cassavetes has made a universal commentary on coming to terms with one's inevitable aging, as well as the potential peril of living a life in which the lines between fact and fiction can all too easily blur.

Thanks for Visiting DaDon's Rare LaserDiscs !

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Cast:
Josh Becker (Extra)
Barbara Perry
Gena Rowlands
John Cassavetes
Ben Gazzara
Joan Blondell
Paul Stewart
Zohra Lampert
Laura Johnson
John Tuell
Ray Powers
John Finnegan
Louise Lewis
Fred Draper
Katherine Cassavetes
Lady Rowlands
Carol Warren
Briana Carver
Angelo Grisanti
Meade Roberts
Eleanor Zee
David Rowlands
Sharon Van Ivan
Jimmy Christie
James Karen
Jimmy Joyce
Sherry Bain
Sylvia Davis Shaw
Peter Lampert

Crew:
Producer Michael Lally
Producer Al Ruban
Producer Sam Shaw
Writer John Cassavetes
Cinematographer Al Ruban
Composer Bo Harwood
Costume Designer Alexandra Corwin-Hankin
Director John Cassavetes
Editor Tom Cornwell
Robert Bogdanoff
Esme Chandlee
Tom Cornwell
Arlene Harris
Michelle Hart
Susan Howell
Jack Krupnick
Adria Later
Eve Siegel
Teresa Stokovic
Sharon Van Ivan
Raymond Vellucci
Production Designer Bryan Ryman

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