A Woman Under the Influence (1974)

EnglishFilm1974155 minDrama, Romance★ 7.7/10

A woman of today, her world, her passions.

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

Starring

Gena Rowlands, Peter Falk, Fred Draper

Music

Bo Harwood

Released

1974-11-18

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