A Woman Under the Influence (1974)

  • R
  • 10/12/1974 (US)
  • Drama
  • 2h 35m

A woman of today, her world, her passions.

Overview

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. Alone with a trio of kids to raise on his own, he awaits her return, which holds more than a few surprises.

John Cassavetes

Writer, Director

Cast

Gena Rowlands's headshot

Gena Rowlands

Mabel Longhetti
Peter Falk's headshot

Peter Falk

Nick Longhetti
Fred Draper's headshot

Fred Draper

George Mortensen
Lady Rowlands's headshot

Lady Rowlands

Martha Mortensen
Katherine Cassavetes's headshot

Katherine Cassavetes

Margaret Longhetti
Matthew Labyorteaux's headshot

Matthew Labyorteaux

Angelo Longhetti
Matthew Cassel's headshot

Matthew Cassel

Tony Longhetti
Christina Grisanti's headshot

Christina Grisanti

Maria Longhetti

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