A Woman Under the Influence (1974) – Filming Locations
Drama / Romance · Directed by John Cassavetes · Starring Peter Falk, Gena Rowlands
Mabel Longhetti, desperate and lonely, is married to a Los Angeles municipal construction worker, Nick. Increasingly unstable, especially in the company of others, she craves happiness, but her extremely volatile behavior convinces Nick that she poses a danger to their family and decides to commit her to an institution for six months. Alone with a trio of kids to raise on his own, he awaits her return, which holds more than a few surprises.
Where was A Woman Under the Influence filmed?
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Mabel's home and the surrounding suburban streets where much of the intimate domestic drama unfolds. Cassavetes shot extensively in the working-class residential neighborhoods of Glendale, using actual homes and streets to create an authentic portrayal of Mabel and Nick's daily life
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Nick's workplace and scenes of him driving through the city; establishing shots of industrial Los Angeles. Cassavetes used downtown LA and surrounding industrial areas to establish Nick's working-class existence and the urban setting of the film
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Outdoor scenes where Mabel interacts with neighbors and family members; scenes at parks and street locations. Cassavetes utilized real public spaces throughout Los Angeles to ground the film in authentic suburban and urban environments