Diary of a Mad Housewife

It can happen to any married woman anywhere, anytime...it happened to Tina.

19701h 35m6.2(47 votes)

ComedyDrama

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. It stars Carrie Snodgress, Richard Benjamin, and Frank Langella. The film runs for 1 hour 35 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.2 out of 10 from 47 votes.

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Director

Frank Perry

Cast

Carrie Snodgress

Tina Balser

Richard Benjamin

Jonathan Balser

Frank Langella

George Prager

Lorraine Cullen

Sylvie Balser

Frannie Michel

Liz Balser

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Who stars in Diary of a Mad Housewife?

Diary of a Mad Housewife stars Carrie Snodgress, Richard Benjamin, Frank Langella, and Lorraine Cullen, and was directed by Frank Perry.

How long is Diary of a Mad Housewife?

Diary of a Mad Housewife has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes.

When did Diary of a Mad Housewife come out?

Diary of a Mad Housewife was released in 1970.

What genre is Diary of a Mad Housewife?

Diary of a Mad Housewife is a comedy and drama film.

Is Diary of a Mad Housewife worth watching?

Diary of a Mad Housewife holds an average audience score of 6.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.