Opening Night

1977 · 144 MIN · IMDB 7.9 · 13,115 VOTES · DIR. John Cassavetes

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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.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,847 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:00:19 That's the way she wants it. She likes to be wet. Right, Miss Gordon?
00:06:17 I'm gonna get a cab. I'll meet you at the restaurant.
00:14:15 I don't want any more trouble. Let's go.
00:20:09 Now, look. You do it to me.
00:25:54 Perhaps I could write a funny line for you.
00:34:15 Nothing. Would you like a key?
00:39:42 Hey! There's a woman here!
00:44:19 [Chuckling]
00:50:11 But does she - does she wreck you?
00:55:21 Well, what are you saying?
01:02:12 - If I could rid myself of you-- - Are you going over your lines?
01:10:32 - Is everything all right, Miss Gordon? - Sure.
01:15:37 The girl dies, and Myrtle can't cope with it.
01:20:57 This, uh, Nancy of yours, Myrtle, is a bad girl.
01:29:49 Had a container ofbreath spray in my pocket at all times.
01:34:40 Can I take your order now, Miss Gordon?
01:41:08 when two people have cared for each other for a long time...
01:48:20 Yeah, Dave, I know, but I don't know what'll cut out this lousy feeling...
01:55:44 No, I'm not alone. I'm not alone.
02:01:07 - I said sit down! - Stop it, Dad.
02:07:12 - I said, there's no point. - Miss Gordon?
02:11:36 and I feel like screaming.
02:16:42 - I do want to be your friend. - Yeah, well, I don't want to be your friend.
02:23:00 [Chattering Continues]

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,847
Dialogue density12.8 lines / min
First line00:00:19
Final line02:23:00

Production Record

DirectorJohn Cassavetes
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes13,115