A Woman Under the Influence
“A woman of today, her world, her passions.”
John CassavetesCast
Gena Rowlands
Peter FalkCredits
Written by: John Cassavetes
Plot
Mabel Longhetti, a housewife in Los Angeles, begins to behave in ways that disturb her husband Nick and their neighbours. Her attempts to be a good wife and mother turn into an unravelling, and Nick, a construction worker who loves her, struggles to cope. John Cassavetes's 1974 film, with Gena Rowlands in a legendary performance, avoids easy answers and is a raw portrait of marriage, love and mental illness.
Sinekatalog’s take
John Cassavetes follows a housewife whose erratic behaviour strains her family. Gena Rowlands's performance is wrenching, and the film's improvised intimacy is uncomfortable in a way that feels true.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 8.0 / 10 (34,268 votes)
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