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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.
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Checked Jul 23, 2026
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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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Cast
Gena RowlandsMabel Longhetti
Peter FalkNick Longhetti
Fred DraperGeorge Mortensen
Lady RowlandsMartha Mortensen
Katherine CassavetesMargaret Longhetti
Matthew LabyorteauxAngelo LonghettiCredits
- Directed by
- John Cassavetes
- Written by
- John Cassavetes
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $1M
- Box office
- $12.2M
Production
- Faces International FilmsUnited States
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