# A Woman Under the Influence (1974)

> An emotionally ferocious portrait of a Los Angeles marriage struggling to survive mental illness, social judgment, and the demands of family life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/18449

## Facts

- Runtime: 155 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: John Cassavetes
- Cast: Gena Rowlands, Peter Falk, Fred Draper, Lady Rowlands, Katherine Cassavetes, Matthew Labyorteaux, Matthew Cassel, Christina Grisanti
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072417/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: tense, melancholic, harrowing, serious film night, classic cinema viewing

## Synopsis

A gripping exploration of love and mental health in a turbulent marriage.

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