A Woman Under the Influence (DVD & Blu-Ray)

A Woman Under the Influence (Blu-Ray) (*)

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Screened, competed or awarded at:
Golden Globes
Oscar Academy Awards
San Sebastian International Film Festival
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Dolby Linear PCM )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( Blu-Ray/Region B )

Running Time:
147 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.85:1)

Special Features:
Alternative Footage
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Trailer(s)
Booklet
Blu-Ray & DVD Combo

Movie filmed in 1974 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
John Cassavetes

Written By:
John Cassavetes

Actors:
Peter Falk ..... Nick Longhetti
Gena Rowlands ..... Mabel Longhetti
Fred Draper ..... George Mortensen
Lady Rowlands ..... Martha Mortensen
Katherine Cassavetes ..... Margaret Longhetti
Matthew Labyorteaux ..... Angelo Longhetti
Matthew Cassel ..... Tony Longhetti
Christina Grisanti ..... Maria Longhetti
O.G. Dunn ..... Garson Cross
Mario Gallo ..... Harold Jensen
Eddie Shaw ..... Dr. Zepp
Angelo Grisanti ..... Vito Grimaldi
Charles Horvath ..... Eddie
James Joyce ..... Bowman
John Finnegan ..... Clancy

Synopsis:

Receiving its long-overdue Blu-ray world premiere, A Woman Under The Influence is arguably John Cassavetes' most popular and influential film. Released in 1974 it stars Cassavetes' wife Gena Rowlands (Gloria, Faces) and the legendary Peter Falk (Columbo) as Mabel and Nick Longhetti, a blue-collar couple struggling to cope with her slip into mental illness. A key work from a golden era of American filmmaking - this masterpiece of American independent filmmaking is as powerful and devastating today as it was when it was first released. The film received two Oscar-nominations - Rowlands was for Best Actress and Cassavetes for Best Director - losing out to Francis Ford Coppola for Godfather Pt II.

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.

Study of a middle-class Los Angeles housewife whose fragile mental state is aggravated by her husband's insensitivity. Even after a six-month period in an institution, the pattern of her life continues as before.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 25 October, 2012.