A Woman Under the Influence
A Woman Under the Influence
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2h 27m
Directed by John Cassavetes • 1974 • United States
Starring Gena Rowlands, Peter Falk
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.
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