A Woman Under the Influence

About

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.

Credits

Directed by

• John Cassavetes

Written by

• John Cassavetes

Produced by

• Sam Shaw

Music by

• Bo Harwood

Cinematography

• Al Ruban
• Mitch Breit

Edited by

• David Armstrong
• Sheila Viseltear
• Beth Bergeron

Cast

• Gena Rowlandsas Mabel Longhetti
• Peter Falkas Nick Longhetti
• Fred Draperas George Mortensen
• Lady Rowlandsas Martha Mortensen
• Katherine Cassavetesas Margaret Longhetti
• Matthew Labyorteauxas Angelo Longhetti
• Matthew Casselas Tony Longhetti
• Christina Grisantias Maria Longhetti
• George Dunnas Garson Cross
• Mario Galloas Harold Jensen
• Eddie Shawas Dr. Zepp
• Angelo Grisantias Vito Grimaldi
• Charles Horvathas Eddie
• James Joyceas Bowman
• John Finneganas Clancy
• Vincent Barbias Gino
• Cliff Carnellas Aldo
• Frank Richardsas Adolph
• Hugh Hurdas Willie Johnson
• Leon Wagneras Billy Tidrow

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