The seventh look at one of my favorite movie moms. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are here)

Mabel Longhetti in John Cassavetes’ A Woman Under the Influence

While she won’t win any mother of the year awards, Mabel Longhetti is one of my all time favorite movie characters. Gena Rowlands gives the performance of a life time as a mother at her wits end, a free spirit that can no longer deal with the responsibilities of everyday life. How her family deals with her “outbursts” and unique personality makes for a great movie (as does Peter Falk, who will appear on my favorite movie dads list).

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