A Woman Under The Influence(1974) «SIMPLE • 2025»

The film follows Mabel Longhetti (Gena Rowlands), a mother of three whose increasingly volatile and eccentric behavior strains her marriage to Nick (Peter Falk), a municipal construction worker.

Directed and written by John Cassavetes , is a cornerstone of American independent cinema. It is a raw, hyperrealistic portrait of a working-class family in crisis, specifically focusing on the mental breakdown of a suburban housewife. 🎬 Plot Overview A Woman Under the Influence(1974)