Review of A Woman Under the Influence (1974) by Grant P — 25 May 2008

Gena Rowlands really knows how to make neurotic fidgeting sexy. My kind of girl.

This review of A Woman Under the Influence (1974) was written by Grant P on 25 May 2008.

A Woman Under the Influence has generally received very positive reviews.

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