A Woman Under the Influence (1974)
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.
Released: 1974-09-19
Runtime: 155 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Peter Falk, Gena Rowlands, Fred Draper, Lady Rowlands, Katherine Cassavetes
Director: John Cassavetes, John Cassavetes, John Cassavetes, Al Ruban, Sam Shaw