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1974 · 155 min · R

A Woman Under the Influence

Directed by John Cassavetes · Drama, Romance

A Woman Under the Influence (1974) is a Drama film, directed by John Cassavetes set in Los Angeles during the 1970s. It runs 155 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of madness / loss of sanity and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Bo Harwood
Cinematography
Al RubanMitch Breit
Cast
Gena RowlandsPeter FalkFred DraperLady RowlandsKatherine CassavetesMatthew LabyorteauxMatthew CasselChristina Grisanti

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los Angeles
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Themes
Madness / Loss Of SanityFamily & Loyalty
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Female LedTwo Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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