A Woman Under the Influence (1974)

A Woman Under the Influence (1974) is a Drama, Romance film directed by John Cassavetes, rated 7.8/10 by 563 viewers.

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.

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Directed by John Cassavetes. Starring Gena Rowlands, Peter Falk, Fred Draper, Lady Rowlands, Katherine Cassavetes.