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A Woman Under the Influence

  • 19741974
  • RR
  • 2h 35m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
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A Woman Under the Influence (1974)
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DramaRomance
Although wife and mother Mabel is loved by her husband Nick, her mental illness places a strain on the marriage.Although wife and mother Mabel is loved by her husband Nick, her mental illness places a strain on the marriage.Although wife and mother Mabel is loved by her husband Nick, her mental illness places a strain on the marriage.
IMDb RATING
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    • John Cassavetes
    • John Cassavetes
  • Stars
    • Gena Rowlands
    • Peter Falk
    • Fred Draper
    • John Cassavetes
    • John Cassavetes
  • Stars
    • Gena Rowlands
    • Peter Falk
    • Fred Draper
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 134User reviews
    • 60Critic reviews
    • 88Metascore
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    • Nominated for 2 Oscars

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    Gena Rowlands in A Woman Under the Influence (1974)
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    John Cassavetes in Minnie and Moskowitz (1971)
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    Gena Rowlands
    Gena Rowlands
    • Mabel Longhetti
    Peter Falk
    Peter Falk
    • Nick Longhetti
    Fred Draper
    Fred Draper
    • George Mortensen
    Lady Rowlands
    • Martha Mortensen
    Katherine Cassavetes
    • Margaret Longhetti
    Matthew Labyorteaux
    Matthew Labyorteaux
    • Angelo Longhetti
    • (as Matthew Laborteaux)
    Matthew Cassel
    Matthew Cassel
    • Tony Longhetti
    Christina Grisanti
    • Maria Longhetti
    George Dunn
    George Dunn
    • Garson Cross
    • (as O.G. Dunn)
    Mario Gallo
    Mario Gallo
    • Harold Jensen
    Eddie Shaw
    • Dr. Zepp
    Angelo Grisanti
    • Vito Grimaldi
    Charles Horvath
    Charles Horvath
    • Eddie
    James Joyce
    • Bowman
    John Finnegan
    John Finnegan
    • Clancy
    Vincent Barbi
    • Gino
    • (as Vince Barbi)
    Cliff Carnell
    Cliff Carnell
    • Aldo
    Frank Richards
    Frank Richards
    • Adolph
      • John Cassavetes
      • John Cassavetes
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    • Trivia
      John Cassavetes could not find a distributor for the film after completion, and was at one point literally carrying the reels under his arm, from one theater to another, in hopes of getting one to play his movie. Finally, Martin Scorsese, who had recently become critically acclaimed following his film Mean Streets (1973) happened to be a huge fan of Cassavetes' work and threatened to pull his film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974) from a major New York film festival unless they accepted this film.
    • Goofs
      In the scene at the end of the film when Nick and Mabel are putting the children to bed, the boom mic is visible on the left side of the screen poking out from behind the door frame just after Nick exits the room and Mabel is about to turn off the light.
    • Quotes

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

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Cousins/The Mighty Quinn/True Believer/Tap (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      La Boheme
      "Che facevi, che dicevi" Act 3

      Written by Giacomo Puccini

      Performed by Mirella Freni / Nicolai Gedda / Thomas Schippers

    User reviews134

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    9/10
    Remarkable realism
    A Woman Under the Influence is an emotionally packed film that is centered around a capricious yet troubled housewife named Mabel. Mother to three young children and wife to her loving but volatile husband Nick, Mabel's mind is consumed with gaining acceptance and being reassured by those who surround her. Her psychological ability to keep up with normal everyday situations eventually reaches full capacity and she struggles to maintain emotional and mental competency.

    Director Cassavetes intentionally chooses not to grant clemency to the viewer. Imagine walking in late to an opera that's in it's third act – that almost seems like what Cassavetes does to the audience – introducing his depiction of a distressed family while they're in mid flight. Gena Rowlands' portrayal of the likable but frail Mabel is nothing short of incredible, and Peter Falk gives an equally remarkable performance as Mabel's husband Nick. This film is not for the weak-hearted nor for those seeking traditional entertainment. It's distinctive approach to such an emotional journey will undoubtedly impede many viewer's enjoyment - but for those who appreciate unique cinema and realism, it doesn't get much better than this.
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    • Release date
      • November 18, 1974 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
      • Italian
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      • 1741 N. Taft Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
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      • Faces
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    • 2 hours 35 minutes
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