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A Woman Under the Influence

A woman of today, her world, her passions.

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.

19742h 35mRDrama, Romance

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About A Woman Under the Influence

Directors
John Cassavetes
Cast
Gena Rowlands, Peter Falk, Fred Draper, Lady Rowlands, Katherine Cassavetes, Matthew Labyorteaux
Genres
Drama, Romance
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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