Released in the hype of Allen and Farrow’s breakup in the wake of his infamous Soon-Yi scandal, HUSBANDS AND WIVES archly and topically plumbs into the marital conundrums of two couples, Gabe (Allen) and Judy (Farrow, bookends her collaboration with Allen to the tune of 13), and their best friends Jack (Pollack) and Sally (Davis). For one thing, the film adopts a jittery cinematographic style (aided by handheld…
Top Cast
Woody Allen
Gabe Roth
Mia Farrow
Judy Roth
Judy Davis
Sally
Sydney Pollack
Jack
Juliette Lewis
Rain
Liam Neeson
Michael Gates
Lysette Anthony
Sam
Cristi Conaway
Shawn Grainger - Call Girl
Ron Rifkin
Richard
Blythe Danner
Rain's mother
Brian McConnachie
Rain's father
Timothy Jerome
Paul
Rebecca Glenn
Gail
Caroline Aaron
Dinner Party Guest
Galaxy Craze
Harriet
Fred Melamed
Mel (uncredited)
Reviews
One of Woody's best, subordinate pretty much only to Hannah and Her Sisters. I'm never taken by 'great performances' - always been more of a writing/direction guy. But the acting here floors me every time, so much so that I can't pay much attention to 'the filmmaking' as I normally do. Just straight entranced from the first scene. There's this line, towards the middle, where Gabe is narrating a bit from one of his…
FAQ about Husbands and Wives
What is Husbands and Wives about?
When their best friends announce that they're separating, a professor and his wife discover the faults in their own marriage.
When was Husbands and Wives released?
Husbands and Wives was released in 1992.
What genres does Husbands and Wives belong to?
Husbands and Wives is categorised as Comedy, Drama, Romance.
Who stars in Husbands and Wives?
The cast of Husbands and Wives includes Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, Judy Davis, Sydney Pollack, Juliette Lewis.