A Woman Under the Influence (1974)

11/18/1974 (US) • 2h 35m

Drama, Romance

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

Gena Rowlands

Mabel Longhetti

Peter Falk

Nick 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

George Dunn

Garson Cross


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$1,000,000.00

Revenue

$12,200,000.00

Keywords

mental breakdown

unfaithfulness

los angeles, california

tense

ambivalent

cruel

disheartening

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