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Diary of a Mad Housewife

Play trailer Poster for Diary of a Mad Housewife R,  1970,  1h 35m,  Comedy/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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A New York lawyer (Richard Benjamin) drives his wife (Carrie Snodgress) to a nervous breakdown, a daytime lover (Frank Langella) and group therapy.
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Michael McNay Guardian Jun 8, 2020
Balefully brilliant. Go to Full Review
Margaret Hinxman Daily Telegraph (UK) Jun 8, 2020
What invariably saves [Diary of a Mad Housewife] from banality is crisp scripting, deft direction and some delectable personality performances. Go to Full Review
Variety Staff Variety Oct 30, 2007
An engrossing story of the disintegration of a modern loveless marriage. Go to Full Review
Jas Keimig The Stranger (Seattle, WA) Dec 9, 2021
This is definitely not a fun watch, as the abuse Tina endures day after day is incessant. But the film is powerful, well-acted, grimly humorous, and extremely relevant... Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Dec 28, 2020
3.5/4
Distinguished by its astute insights and wry dialogue. Go to Full Review
TV Guide Oct 30, 2007
3.5/4
The three leads are excellent. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Frank Perry

Director

Richard Benjamin

Jonathan Balser

Carrie Snodgress

Tina Balser

Frank Langella

George Prager

Lorraine Cullen

Sylvie Balser

Frannie Michel

Liz Balser

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Diary of a Mad Housewife

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Movie Info

Synopsis A New York lawyer (Richard Benjamin) drives his wife (Carrie Snodgress) to a nervous breakdown, a daytime lover (Frank Langella) and group therapy.
Director
Frank Perry
Producer
Frank Perry
Screenwriter
Eleanor Perry
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Universal/Universal Int
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 10, 1970, Original
Runtime
1h 35m
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