Diary of a Mad Housewife
“It can happen to any married woman anywhere, anytime...it happened to Tina.”
Synopsis
Tina Balser is a bored New York housewife-mother married to Jonathan, a pompous, social-climbing lawyer who ridicules her in front of their children, criticizing everything she does or wears. She begins an affair with George Prager, a dashing, successful, and blatantly sadistic writer.
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Diary of a Mad Housewife (1970) Original Trailer [HD]
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Carrie Snodgress
Tina Balser
Richard Benjamin
Jonathan Balser
Frank Langella
George Prager
Lorraine Cullen
Sylvie Balser
Frannie Michel
Liz Balser
Lee Addoms
Mrs. Prinz
Peter Dohanos
Samuel Keefer
Katherine Meskill
Charlotte Rady
Leonard Elliott
M. Henri
Valma
Margo
Hilda Haynes
Lottie
Donald Symington
Pediatrician
Lester Rawlins
Dr. Linstrom
Alley Mills
Women's Lib Girl
Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper
Peter Boyle
Man in Group Therapy Session
Ja'net DuBois
Vera
George Loros
Malcolm
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 10, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Perry
- Screenplay & Story
- Eleanor Perry
- Original Title
- Diary of a Mad Housewife
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.1M
- Production Studios
- Frank Perry Films Inc., Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Perry
Eleanor Perry, Sue Kaufman
Gerald Hirschfeld
Sidney Katz
Frank Perry, Ronald H. Gilbert
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Perry
Director
Eleanor Perry
Screenplay
Frank Perry
Producer
Ronald H. Gilbert
Producer
Gerald Hirschfeld
Director of Photography
Peter Dohanos
Production Design
Sidney Katz
Editor
Ruth Morley
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Diary of a Mad Housewife
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What is Diary of a Mad Housewife about?
Tina Balser is a bored New York housewife-mother married to Jonathan, a pompous, social-climbing lawyer who ridicules her in front of their children, criticizing everything she does or wears. She begins an affair with George Prager, a dashing, successful, and blatantly sadistic writer.
Who directed Diary of a Mad Housewife?
Diary of a Mad Housewife was directed by Frank Perry.
Who stars in Diary of a Mad Housewife?
The principal cast of Diary of a Mad Housewife includes Carrie Snodgress, Richard Benjamin, Frank Langella, Lorraine Cullen, Frannie Michel.
When was Diary of a Mad Housewife released and how long is it?
Diary of a Mad Housewife was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did Diary of a Mad Housewife make at the box office?
Diary of a Mad Housewife grossed $6.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Is Diary of a Mad Housewife based on a book or true story?
Diary of a Mad Housewife is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sue Kaufman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Diary of a Mad Housewife?
Diary of a Mad Housewife holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).