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A Woman Under the Influence

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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. It received two Academy Award nominations, for Best Actress and Best Director.

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1974 · 2h 35m · Drama · Romance

TMDB 7.8/10 (566 votes)

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.

Directed by John Cassavetes

Box office $12M worldwide

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John CassavetesDirector

Gena Rowlandsas Mabel Longhetti

Peter Falkas Nick Longhetti

Fred Draperas George Mortensen

Lady Rowlandsas Martha Mortensen