A Woman Under the Influence

Perhaps the most beloved work from John Cassavetes, this landmark American film is an uncompromising portrait of domestic turmoil detailing the emotional breakdown of a suburban housewife and her family's struggle to save her from herself. Gena Rowlands and Peter Falk give unforgettably harrowing performances as a married couple deeply in love but unable to express their ardor in terms the other can understand.

Rowlands won a Golden Globe for her performance, and the film was nominated for three more (Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Screenplay - Motion Picture, Best Director - Motion Picture).