A raw, claustrophobic drama of domestic disintegration where love becomes a fractured mirror, reflecting the agonizing struggle between a woman's vibrant spirit and the suffocating boundaries of mid-century normalcy.
A Woman Under the Influence
"A woman of today, her world, her passions."
Director:
John Cassavetes
Cast:
Gena Rowlands, Peter Falk, Fred Draper, Lady Rowlands, Katherine Cassavetes
Drama
Romance
Budget:
$1,000,000
Box Office:
$12,200,000
A Woman Under the Influence - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Casting the Mothers
The decision to cast the real-life mothers of the director and lead actress adds a layer of metatextual 'truth' to the family dynamics, blurring the line between fiction and documentary.
The 'Columbo' Influence
Peter Falk's character wears clothes and displays mannerisms that subtly subvert his famous 'Columbo' persona, using his star power to bring a working-class grit to a character who is far more dangerous and less 'cuddly' than the detective.