John Cassavetes's powerful drama stars Gena Rowlands and Peter Falk as a blue-collar couple struggling to cope with the wife's slide into mental illness
Receiving its long-overdue Blu-ray world premiere here, A Woman Under the Influence is arguably John Cassavetes' most popular and influential film.
Released in 1974, it stars Cassavetes' wife Gena Rowlands (Gloria, Faces) and the legendary Peter Falk (Columbo) as Mabel and Nick Longhetti, a blue-collar couple struggling to cope with her slide into mental illness.
A key work from a golden era of American independent filmmaking this masterpiece is as powerful and devastating today as it was when it was first released. The film received two Oscar nominations – Rowlands for Best Actress and Cassavetes for Best Director, only losing out to Francis Ford Coppola for Godfather Pt II.
Extras
Falk on Cassavetes: husbands and Wives (DVD only, 15 minutes).
Elaine Kagan interviewed by Tom Charity (DVD only, 19 minuets).
Original trailer ( 3 minutes).
Alternative 16mm trailer (3 minutes).
Fully illustrated booklet featuring interviews and new essays by Tom Charity and Al Ruban.
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SKU
5035673011270
Catalogue Number
BFIB1127
Subtitle
A film by John Cassavetes
Product contents
<ul> <li>Exclusive interview with Peter Falk (10 min).</li> <li>A filmed interview with Elaine Kagan (19 min).</li> <li>Fully illustrated booklet with essays, credits and film notes.</li> <li>Other extras to be confirmed.</li> </ul>
