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A Woman Under the Influence (1974)

R  155 min  -  Drama | Romance   -  18 November 1974 (USA)
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Mabel, a wife and mother, is loved by her husband Nick but her madness proves to be a problem in the marriage. The film transpires to a positive role of madness in the family, challenging conventional representations of madness in cinema.

Director:

John Cassavetes
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A Woman Under the Influence -- John Cassavetes' devastating drama details the emotional breakdown of a suburban housewife and her family's struggle to save her from herself.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Falk ...
Nick Longhetti
Gena Rowlands ...
Fred Draper Fred Draper ...
George Mortensen
Lady Rowlands Lady Rowlands ...
Martha Mortensen
Katherine Cassavetes Katherine Cassavetes ...
Margaret Longhetti
Matthew Labyorteaux Matthew Labyorteaux ...
Angelo Longhetti
Matthew Cassel ...
Tony Longhetti
Christina Grisanti Christina Grisanti ...
Maria Longhetti
O.G. Dunn O.G. Dunn ...
Garson Cross
Mario Gallo Mario Gallo ...
Harold Jensen
Eddie Shaw Eddie Shaw ...
Dr. Zepp
Angelo Grisanti Angelo Grisanti ...
Vito Grimaldi
Charles Horvath Charles Horvath ...
Eddie
James Joyce James Joyce ...
Bowman
John Finnegan ...
Clancy
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Storyline

Peter Falk is a blue collar man trying to deal with his wife's mental instability. He fights to keep a semblance of normality in the face of her bizarre behavior, but when her actions affect their children, he has her committed. Written by BA Jacobson <pcfe2151@cybercom.net>  

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Italian

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Uma Mulher Sob Influência See more »

Box Office

Gross:

SEK 2,455,317 (Sweden)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | USA: (TCM print)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Last film of Elsie Ames. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: After returning from the hospital, as Mabel enters the living room where Nicky and the others are, Nicky's position relative to the couch changes between shots. See more »

Quotes

Nick Longhetti: Mabel is not crazy, she's unusual. She's not crazy, so don't say she's crazy.
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Connections

Featured in Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003) See more »