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A Woman Under the Influence (1974) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1974 · 155 min · English
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- Directed by
- John Cassavetes
- Starring
- Gena Rowlands, Christina Grisanti, Fred Draper, George Dunn, Katherine Cassavetes, Lady Rowlands
As Mabel's mental state deteriorates, her marriage to Nick and their family life are thrown into turmoil. Her grip on reality weakens, leading to increasingly erratic behavior and straining her relationships with her husband and their three children. Nick becomes convinced that Mabel needs professional help, considering institutionalization as a potential solution. The film explores Mabel's struggles as she confronts her inner turmoil and seeks to find stability and reconnect with her family.
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