A Woman Under the Influence (1974)
Peter Falk is a blue collar man trying to deal with his wife's mental instability. He fights to keep a semblance of normality in the face of her bizarre behavior, but when her actions affect their children, he has her committed. (imdb)
Cast and Information
Directed By: John Cassavetes
Written By: John Cassavetes
Starring: Peter Falk, Gena Rowlands, Fred Draper, Lady Rowlands, Katherine Cassavetes, Matthew Laborteaux
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
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I found two scenes particularly heartbreaking. Rowlands expressing her betrayal with Falk accusing him of breaking their implicit deal to stand up against the outside world together. Falk begging Rowlands to act the way she used to, tics and all instead of being a "cured" woman that he doesn't recognize as his wife.
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