A Woman Under the Influence (1974)

R11/18/1974Drama, Romance2h 35m
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A woman of today, her world, her passions.

Overview

Mabel Longhetti, desperate and lonely, is married to a Los Angeles municipal construction worker, Nick. Increasingly unstable, especially in the company of others, she craves happiness, but her extremely volatile behavior convinces Nick that she poses a danger to their family and decides to commit her to an institution for six months. Alone with a trio of kids to raise on his own, he awaits her return, which holds more than a few surprises.

Top Billed Cast

  1. Cast 1

    Gena Rowlands

    Mabel Longhetti

  2. Cast 1

    Peter Falk

    Nick Longhetti

  3. Cast 1

    Fred Draper

    George Mortensen

  4. Cast 1

    Lady Rowlands

    Martha Mortensen

  5. Cast 1

    Katherine Cassavetes

    Margaret Longhetti

  6. Cast 1

    Matthew Labyorteaux

    Angelo Longhetti

  7. Matthew Cassel

    Tony Longhetti

  8. Christina Grisanti

    Maria Longhetti

  9. Cast 1

    George Dunn

    Garson Cross

“Mabel” (Gena Rowlands) and husband “Nick” (Peter Falk) are happily enough married. He leads a construction team whilst she tries to cope with their three children. “Mabel” definitely burns the candle at both ends. She wishes to come across as a loving mother and wife whilst presenting a life and soul of the party image designed to ensure that all around her are happy. “Nick” knows, however, that many of their friends think her enthusiasm is symptomatic of something more sinister and that just perhaps she might be losing her grip. Gradually, both her husband and this film’s audience start to r...

Status Released

Original LanguageEnglish 

Budget$1,000,000.00

Revenue $12,200,000.00

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