Principal cast
Gena Rowlands, Peter Falk, Fred Draper, Lady Rowlands and Katherine Cassavetes
Film 193 of 498 on the Screen Path
A Woman Under the Influence
A woman of today, her world, her passions.
About the film
A Woman Under the Influence at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1974 film at stop 193 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
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.
Key craft credits
Al Ruban (director of photography), Mitch Breit (director of photography), Beth Bergeron (editor), David Armstrong (editor) and Sheila Viseltear (editor)
- Director
- John Cassavetes
- Release
- 1974-11-18
- Runtime
- 155 minutes
- Genres
- Drama and Romance
- Country
- United States
- Quiz
- 20 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 20 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
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Start the example →Full cast
Full cast
- Gena RowlandsCharacter: Mabel Longhetti
- Peter FalkCharacter: Nick Longhetti
- Fred DraperCharacter: George Mortensen
- Lady RowlandsCharacter: Martha Mortensen
- Katherine CassavetesCharacter: Margaret Longhetti
- Matthew LabyorteauxCharacter: Angelo Longhetti
- Matthew CasselCharacter: Tony Longhetti
- Christina GrisantiCharacter: Maria Longhetti
- George DunnCharacter: Garson Cross
- Mario GalloCharacter: Harold Jensen
- Eddie ShawCharacter: Dr. Zepp
- Angelo GrisantiCharacter: Vito Grimaldi
Full crew
Full crew
- John CassavetesCredits: Writer, Director
- Bo HarwoodCredits: Original Music Composer, Sound
- Sheila ViseltearCredits: Editor
- Sam ShawCredits: Producer
- David ArmstrongCredits: Editor
- Tom CornwellCredits: Supervising Editor
- Robert HeffernanCredits: Executive In Charge Of Post Production
- Mitch BreitCredits: Director of Photography, Lighting Technician
- Michael FerrisCredits: Camera Operator
- Bo TaylorCredits: Lighting Technician
- Brian HamillCredits: Still Photographer
- Kevin JoyceCredits: Props
- Nick SpauldingCredits: Boom Operator
- Carole K. SmithCredits: Production Secretary, Wardrobe Supervisor
- Merv DayanCredits: Lighting Technician
- Anthony R. PalmieriCredits: Assistant Camera
- Frederick ElmesCredits: Assistant Camera
- Gary GraverCredits: Additional Camera, Second Unit Director
- Cliff CarnellCredits: Key Grip
- Jack CorrickCredits: First Assistant Director
- Roger SlagerCredits: Second Assistant Director
- Caleb DeschanelCredits: Additional Photography
- Al RubanCredits: Director of Photography
- Steve HitterCredits: Graphic Designer
- Chris TaylorCredits: Lighting Technician
- Larry SilverCredits: Assistant Camera
- Leslie OtisCredits: Assistant Camera
- Beth BergeronCredits: Editor
- David V. LesterCredits: Gaffer
- David B. NowellCredits: Camera Operator
- R. Michael StringerCredits: Additional Photography
- Elaine KaganCredits: Continuity
- Michael DeneckeCredits: Sound Mixer
- Phedon PapamichaelCredits: Art Direction
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