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A Woman Under the Influence
Directed by John Cassavetes
1974•2h 27m•R•★ 7.9
Drama / Romance
Synopsis
A blue-collar construction foreman struggles desperately to cope with the erratic, increasingly unhinged behavior of his eccentric, beloved wife as she undergoes a psychological breakdown. Gena Rowlands and Peter Falk give career-defining performances in John Cassavetes' raw, emotional tour-de-force.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorJohn Cassavetes
WriterJohn Cassavetes
CinematographyMitch BreitAl Ruban
MusicBo Harwood
Principal Cast
Gena RowlandsMabel Longhetti
Peter FalkNick Longhetti
Fred DraperGeorge Mortensen
Lady RowlandsMartha Mortensen
Katherine CassavetesMargaret Longhetti
Matthew LabyorteauxAngelo Longhetti
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Matthew CasselTony LonghettiCG
Christina GrisantiMaria LonghettiTechnical Specifications
Runtime2h 27m (147 mins)
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DirectorJohn Cassavetes
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
CountryUS
StudioFaces International
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