Gena Rowlands
Mabel Longhetti
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A Woman Under the Influence is a 1974 American drama film written and directed by John Cassavetes. The story follows a woman ( Gena Rowlands) whose unusual behavior leads to conflict with her blue-collar husband ( Peter Falk) and family. [3] It received two Academy Award nominations, for Best Actress [4] and Best Director.
- $1 million
- Bo Harwood
- Sam Shaw
Nov 18, 1974 · A 1974 drama film by John Cassavetes about a man coping with his wife's mental illness. The film features Gena Rowlands, Peter Falk, and a realistic portrayal of a working-class family.
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- Drama, Romance
- John Cassavetes
- 1974-11-18
A film about a woman with a drinking problem and her husband who tries to help her, but also succumbs to her madness. Ebert praises the performances of Gena Rowlands and Peter Falk, and the realistic depiction of a dysfunctional family in crisis.
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A 1974 drama by John Cassavetes about a woman's mental breakdown and its impact on her family. See critics' and audience's ratings, photos, cast and crew, and where to watch the film online.
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- John Cassavetes
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- Gena Rowlands
Jan 20, 2021 · Mabel Longhetti, desperate and lonely, is married to a Los Angeles municipal construction worker, Nick. Increasingly unstable, especially in the company of others, she craves happiness, but her extremely volatile behavior convinces Nick that she poses a danger to their family and decides to commit her to an institution for six months.
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A film about a woman who is disturbed and her husband who is disturbed by her, based on Cassavetes' own experience of his wife Mabel. The film explores their relationship, their family, and their society through long, uncompromising scenes of drama, comedy, and insight. Ebert praises the film's characters, performances, and writing.
A Woman Under the Influence is a 1974 American film by John Cassavetes that depicts the emotional breakdown of a suburban housewife and her family's struggle to save her from herself. The film features Gena Rowlands and Peter Falk in a riveting performance as a married couple who face a crisis of communication and intimacy.
