Diary of a Mad Housewife(1970)
It can happen to any married woman anywhere, anytime...it happened to Tina.
Diary of a Mad Housewife Synopsis
Tina Balser is a bored New York housewife-mother married to Jonathan, a pompous, social-climbing lawyer who ridicules her in front of their children, criticizing everything she does or wears. She begins an affair with George Prager, a dashing, successful, and blatantly sadistic writer.
Diary of a Mad Housewife (1970) is a comedy and drama film directed by Frank Perry, released on August 10, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Carrie Snodgress, Richard Benjamin, Frank Langella and Lorraine Cullen. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Perry
- Writers:
- Eleanor Perry, Sue Kaufman
- Producers:
- Frank Perry, Ronald H. Gilbert
- Cinematographer:
- Gerald Hirschfeld
- Production:
- Frank Perry Films Inc., Universal Pictures
- Revenue:
- $6,100,000
- Status:
- Released
Diary of a Mad Housewife (1970) Trailer
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Diary of a Mad Housewife Cast & Crew
Main cast
Carrie Snodgress
as Tina Balser
Richard Benjamin
as Jonathan Balser
Frank Langella
as George Prager
- Lorraine Cullen
Lorraine Cullen
as Sylvie Balser
- Frannie Michel
Frannie Michel
as Liz Balser
- Lee Addoms
Lee Addoms
as Mrs. Prinz
- Peter Dohanos
Peter Dohanos
as Samuel Keefer
- Katherine Meskill
Katherine Meskill
as Charlotte Rady
Leonard Elliott
as M. Henri
- Valma
Valma
as Margo
- Hilda Haynes
Hilda Haynes
as Lottie
Donald Symington
as Pediatrician
Key crew
Directed by Frank Perry, written by Eleanor Perry and Sue Kaufman, produced by Frank Perry and Ronald H. Gilbert.
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Diary of a Mad Housewife Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 46 ratings.
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Diary of a Mad Housewife – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Diary of a Mad Housewife online?
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Diary of a Mad Housewife (1970) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Diary of a Mad Housewife?
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The main cast of Diary of a Mad Housewife (1970) includes Carrie Snodgress, Richard Benjamin, Frank Langella, Lorraine Cullen and Frannie Michel. The film was directed by Frank Perry. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Diary of a Mad Housewife released?
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Diary of a Mad Housewife was released on August 10, 1970 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Diary of a Mad Housewife worth watching?
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Diary of a Mad Housewife (1970) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 46 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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