A Woman Under the Influence
“A woman of today, her world, her passions.”
Synopsis
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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A Woman Under the Influence (1974) - trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-28
Top Cast
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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
Mario Gallo
Harold Jensen
Eddie Shaw
Dr. Zepp
Angelo Grisanti
Vito Grimaldi
Charles Horvath
Eddie
James Joyce
Bowman
John Finnegan
Clancy
Vincent Barbi
Gino
Cliff Carnell
Aldo
Frank Richards
Adolph
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 18, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 17, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
12.2x
+$11.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cassavetes
- Screenplay & Story
- John Cassavetes
- Original Score
- Bo Harwood
- Original Title
- A Woman Under the Influence
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.2M
- Production Studios
- Faces International Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cassavetes
John Cassavetes
Bo Harwood
Mitch Breit, Al Ruban, Caleb Deschanel, R. Michael Stringer
David Armstrong, Sheila Viseltear, Beth Bergeron
Sam Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
John Cassavetes
Director
John Cassavetes
Writer
Sam Shaw
Producer
Bo Harwood
Original Music Composer
David Armstrong
Editor
Sheila Viseltear
Editor
Mitch Breit
Director of Photography
Al Ruban
Director of Photography
Beth Bergeron
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Woman Under the Influence
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 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.
Who directed A Woman Under the Influence?
A Woman Under the Influence was directed by John Cassavetes.
Who stars in A Woman Under the Influence?
The principal cast of A Woman Under the Influence includes Gena Rowlands, Peter Falk, Fred Draper, Lady Rowlands, Katherine Cassavetes.
When was A Woman Under the Influence released and how long is it?
A Woman Under the Influence was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 2h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Woman Under the Influence?
A Woman Under the Influence had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $12.2M at the worldwide box office (12.2 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for A Woman Under the Influence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Woman Under the Influence was composed by Bo Harwood.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Woman Under the Influence?
A Woman Under the Influence holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).