A Woman Under the Influence (1974)

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Directed by

John Cassavetes

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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

George Dunn
Garson Cross

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10 years, 7 months ago at Aug 27 17:36

BadSmile

I had to get a couple hours of sleep after this movie. So devastating, it killed my soul. Great performances and brutally realistic.

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This uncompromising portrait of domestic turmoil details the emotional breakdown of a suburban housewife and her family’s struggle to save her from herself. Gena Rowlands and Peter Falk give unforgettably harrowing performances as a married couple deeply in love but unable to express their ardor in terms the other can understand. This landmark American film is perhaps the most beloved work from the extraordinary John Cassavetes.

Release date: 18 November 1974
UPC: 013023002890

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