A Woman Under the Influence [Special Edition] [Criterion Collection]

A Woman Under the Influence [Special Edition] [Criterion Collection]

 Cast: Peter Falk
Peter Falk
, Gena Rowlands
Gena Rowlands
, Matthew Cassel
Matthew Cassel
, Matthew Laborteaux
Matthew Laborteaux
, Christina Grisanti
Christina Grisanti
A Woman Under the Influence [Special Edition] [Criterion Collection]

A Woman Under the Influence [Special Edition] [Criterion Collection]

 Cast: Peter Falk
Peter Falk
, Gena Rowlands
Gena Rowlands
, Matthew Cassel
Matthew Cassel
, Matthew Laborteaux
Matthew Laborteaux
, Christina Grisanti
Christina Grisanti

DVD (Wide Screen)

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Overview

Arguably John Cassavetes' best directorial effort, highlighted by a brilliant and brave performance by Gena Rowlands, A Woman Under The Influence hasn't had a very distinguished history on DVD -- it was released on a no-frills pan-and-scan disc in 1999 and has since been available only as part of a box set of five Cassavetes' films from the Criterion Collection. But Criterion have now made their excellent transfer available in a stand-alone edition, and it lends the film the presentation and exposure it deserves. A Woman Under The Influence has been given a widescreen transfer for this release, letterboxed at 1.85:1 on conventional televisions and enhanced for anamorphic play on 16x9 monitors. The film's simple, naturalistic visual style is preserved with unobtrusive clarity on this disc, which features a spotless transfer that adds nothing unnecessary to the picture. The audio has been mastered in Dolby Digital Mono, and recreates the slightly messy realism of the original track beautifully. The dialogue is in English, with optional English subtitles but no multiple language options included. The disc features an optional commentary track, in which Michael Farris (one of several cinematographers who worked on the picture) and Bo Harwood (who composed the score and recorded the production sound) discuss the practical and creative challenges of working with Cassavetes. Other bonus materials include a chat with stars Gena Rowlands and Peter Falk, excerpts from an audio-only interview with Cassavetes recorded in 1975, a large gallery of production stills, the film's original theatrical trailer, and a twenty-six page booklet including an essay by Kent Jones and a 1975 interview with Cassavetes from the magazine Filmmakers Newsletter. It's hard to imagine A Woman Under The Influence being given a better and more caring presentation on home video than this, and Criterion are to be congratulated for making an important film available again in optimal quality.

Product Details

Release Date: 09/21/2004
UPC: 0037429198926
Original Release: 1974
Rating: NR
Source: Criterion Collection
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Digital Mono]
Language: English
Time: 2:27:00
Sales rank: 4,685

Special Features

Restored high-definition digital transfer; Audio commentary featuring longtime John Cassavetes collaborators Michael Ferris (camera operator) and Bo Harwood (sound recordist-composer); Video conversation between actors Gena Rowlands and Peter Falk; Audio interview with Cassavetes by film historian Michel Ciment and Michael Wilson, conducted in 1975; Trailer; Stills gallery featuring rare behind-the-scenes production photos; Plus: a booklet featuring an essay by film critic Kent Jones and an interview with cassavetes from 1975

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Peter Falk Nick Longhetti
Gena Rowlands Mabel Longhetti,Martha Mortensen
Matthew Cassel Tony Longhetti
Matthew Laborteaux Angelo Longhetti
Christina Grisanti Maria Longhetti,Vito Grimaldi
Katherine Cassavetes Mama Longhetti,Adolph,Adrienne Jensen,Adolph
Fred Draper George Mortensen
O.G. Dunn Garson Cross
Mario Gallo Harold Jensen
Eddie Shaw Dr. Zepp
James Joyce Bowman
John Finnegan Clancy
Cliff Carnell Aldo
Joanne Moore Jordan Muriel,Muriel
Hugh Hurd Willie Johnson
Leon Wagner Billy Tidrow
John Hawker Joseph Morton
Syl Words James Turner
Elizabeth Deering Angela
Jacki Peters Tina
Elsie Ames Principal
Dominique Davalos Dominique Jenson,Nancy
Pancho Meisenheimer John Jensen
Charles Horvath Eddie the Indian
Sonny Aprile Aldo
Vincent Barbi Gino
Frank Richards Adolph
Jimmy Joyce Bowman
Bo Harwood Composer

Technical Credits
John Cassavetes Director,Screenwriter
Sam Shaw Executive Producer,Producer
Bo Harwood Sound/Sound Designer

Scene Index

Disc #1 -- A Woman Under the Influence
1. An Unbreakable Date [:17]
2. Garson Cross [10:40]
3. Morning [6:21]
4. Spaghetti Breakfast [8:55]
5. Arias [8:33]
6. Anything [5:48]
7. The Wake-Up [4:14]
8. After School [6:52]
9. Mr. Jensen [4:49]
10. Waiting for Zepp [9:17]
11. House Call [4:50]
12. Five Points [4:22]
13. Accident [2:17]
14. Beach [6:49]
15. Sleep Like Rocks [5:05]
16. Six Months Later [4:50]
17. Mabel's Return [4:43]
18. Make It Like a Horse [10:37]
19. Good Times From Now On [6:00]
20. End of the Jokes [5:27]
21. On the Couch [6:24]
22. A Tough Night [5:32]
1. Color Bars [:21]
1. "As Green As Grass" [:17]
2. Learning on the Job [10:40]
3. "It Was Us" [6:21]
4. Family [8:55]
5. Gena Takes Off [8:33]
6. Editing With John [5:48]
7. John's Instincts [4:14]
8. "Singularly Different" [6:52]
9. "Just Feel It" [4:49]
10. Peter Falk [9:17]
11. Pins and Needles [4:50]
12. Technique Doesn't Interfere [4:22]
13. Genuine Time [2:17]
14. "Part of the Gang" [6:49]
15. No Limitations [5:05]
16. Peter's Hat/"You Can Do It" [4:50]
17. Nominations/Didn't Rehearse [4:43]
18. "You're on Your Own, Cookie" [10:37]
19. Bo and Mike [6:00]
20. Visiting With John [5:27]
21. Camera, Lighting, and Sound [6:24]
22. Undisputable Love [5:32]
1. Color Bars [:21]
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