Release Date: February 10, 2026
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Director: John Cassavetes
Writer: John Cassavetes
Starring: Peter Falk, Gena Rowlands, Fred Draper, Mario Gallo, Lady Rowlands
This uncompromising portrait of domestic turmoil details 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. This landmark American film is perhaps the most beloved work from the extraordinary John Cassavetes.
Prices and Links:
Criterion- $31.96
Amazon- $39.95
OrbitDVD- $25.99
Director: John Cassavetes
Writer: John Cassavetes
Starring: Peter Falk, Gena Rowlands, Fred Draper, Mario Gallo, Lady Rowlands
- United States
- 1974
- 147 minutes
- Color
- 1.85:1
- English
This uncompromising portrait of domestic turmoil details 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. This landmark American film is perhaps the most beloved work from the extraordinary John Cassavetes.
BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES
- High-definition digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack
- Audio commentary by sound recordist and composer Bo Harwood and camera operator Michael Ferris
- Conversation between actors Gena Rowlands and Peter Falk
- Archival audio interview with director John Cassavetes by film historians Michel Ciment and Michael Wilson
- Trailer
- Stills gallery featuring behind-the-scenes production photos
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- PLUS: An essay by critic Kent Jones and an interview with Cassavetes from 1975
