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Naisen parhaat vuodet

Original title: A Woman Under the Influence
  • 19741974
  • K-16K-16
  • 2h 35m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
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Naisen parhaat vuodet (1974)
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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.

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  • Director
    • John Cassavetes
  • Writer
    • John Cassavetes
  • Stars
    • Gena Rowlands
    • Peter Falk
    • Fred Draper
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Cassavetes
  • Writer
    • John Cassavetes
  • Stars
    • Gena Rowlands
    • Peter Falk
    • Fred Draper
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 127User reviews
    • 87Critic reviews
    • 88Metascore
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    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 9 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Photos80

    Gena Rowlands in Naisen parhaat vuodet (1974)
    Peter Falk and Gena Rowlands in Naisen parhaat vuodet (1974)
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    Minnie & Moskowitz (1971)
    Naisen parhaat vuodet (1974)
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    Gena Rowlands
    Gena Rowlands
    • Mabel Longhettias Mabel Longhetti
    Peter Falk
    Peter Falk
    • Nick Longhettias Nick Longhetti
    Fred Draper
    Fred Draper
    • George Mortensenas George Mortensen
    Lady Rowlands
    • Martha Mortensenas Martha Mortensen
    Katherine Cassavetes
    • Margaret Longhettias Margaret Longhetti
    Matthew Labyorteaux
    Matthew Labyorteaux
    • Angelo Longhettias Angelo Longhetti
    • (as Matthew Laborteaux)
    Matthew Cassel
    Matthew Cassel
    • Tony Longhettias Tony Longhetti
    Christina Grisanti
    • Maria Longhettias Maria Longhetti
    George Dunn
    George Dunn
    • Garson Crossas Garson Cross
    • (as O.G. Dunn)
    Mario Gallo
    Mario Gallo
    • Harold Jensenas Harold Jensen
    Eddie Shaw
    • Dr. Zeppas Dr. Zepp
    Angelo Grisanti
    • Vito Grimaldias Vito Grimaldi
    Charles Horvath
    Charles Horvath
    • Eddieas Eddie
    James Joyce
    • Bowmanas Bowman
    John Finnegan
    John Finnegan
    • Clancyas Clancy
    Vincent Barbi
    • Ginoas Gino
    • (as Vince Barbi)
    Cliff Carnell
    Cliff Carnell
    • Aldoas Aldo
    Frank Richards
    Frank Richards
    • Adolphas Adolph
    • Director
      • John Cassavetes
    • Writer
      • John Cassavetes
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    Storyline

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    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. —BA Jacobson <pcfe2151@cybercom.net>
    • mental illness
    • marriage
    • working class
    • construction worker
    • love
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    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • K-16
    • Parents guide

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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 Sudenpesä (1973) happened to be a huge fan of Cassavetes' work and threatened to pull his film Alice ei asu enää täällä (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 Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Cousins/The Mighty Quinn/True Believer/Tap (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      La Boheme
      (uncredited)

      Music by Giacomo Puccini

    User reviews127

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    *** 1/2 out of ****
    A fascinating study of mental illness, "A Woman Under the Influence" rests on two strengths - the spectacular performances by Peter Falk and Gena Rowlands, and Cassavetes's groundbreaking style of direction. Everything about this movie is so real and honest. It feels like a home movie or a documentary looking into the lives of some very real people. Most films feel the need to dramatize and stylize the story. This film paints the picture exactly the way it is. Some people may be bothered by the direction, but, like it or not, you can't deny Cassavetes's talent.
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    • Nov 13, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 13, 1976 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • En kvinna under påverkan
    • Filming locations
      • 1741 N. Taft Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Faces
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $13,336,830
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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