A Woman Under the Influence (1974)

A Woman Under the Influence (1974) (DVD) (*)

$30.99

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 ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
140 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.85:1)

Special Features:
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Featurette
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

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:

John Cassavetes' devastating drama details the emotional breakdown of a suburban housewife and her family's struggle to save her from herself. Starring Peter Falk and Gena Rowlands (in two of the most harrowing screen performances of the 1970s) as a married couple, deeply in love, yet unable to express their love in terms the other can understand, the film is an uncompromising portrait of domestic turmoil. The Distinction Series is proud to present one of the benchmark films of independent cinema-a heroic document form a true maverick director.

Mabel, a wife and mother, is loved by her husband Nick but her madness proves to be a problem in the marriage. The film transpires to a positive role of madness in the family, challenging conventional representations of madness in cinema.

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.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 28 November, 2019.