John Cassavetes
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John Nicholas Cassavetes was an American filmmaker and actor. He began as an actor in film and television before helping to pioneer modern American independent cinema as a writer and director, often s
Cassavetes as Johnny Staccato in 1959
A still from the Edge of the City trailer
Cassavetes and Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby (1968)
Cassavetes with his wife, actress Gena Rowlands, in 1959
A Woman Under the Influence
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A Woman Under the Influence is a 1974 American drama film written and directed by John Cassavetes, and starring his wife Gena Rowlands and close friend Peter Falk. Rowlands plays a housewife whose unu
John Cassavetes
…a director, Cassavetes became known for a string of critically acclaimed independent dramas including Shadows (1959), Faces (1968), Husbands (1970), A Woman Under the Influence (1974), Opening Night (1977), and Love Streams (1984). His films employed an actor-centered approach which prioritized raw character relationships…
Theatrical release poster
John Cassavetes (pictured) filming a scene of A Woman Under The Influence
Gena Rowlands received widespread acclaim for her performance as Mabel Longhetti