Comedy,Drama
United States of America
Husbands is a 1970 American drama film written and directed by John Cassavetes. The film follows three middle-aged men, Harry (Ben Gazzara), Archie (Peter Falk), and Gus (John Cassavetes), who are shaken by the sudden death of their close friend Stuart. The three men are married with children, successful in their careers, but deeply unhappy with their lives.
In an attempt to escape the mundanity of their routines, the trio decide to take a spontaneous trip to London. There, they indulge in excessive drinking, gambling, and womanizing, as they search for meaning and fulfillment. However, as the days go by, the men find themselves struggling to maintain their newfound freedom, as they are haunted by their responsibilities and the realisation that they may have wasted their lives.
As they return to their families, the men struggle to adjust to their old lives and reconcile with their wives. The film explores themes of masculinity, mid-life crisis, and the difficulties of maintaining long-term relationships.
Husbands was praised for its raw and emotional portrayal of middle-aged masculinity and the performances of its leading actors. However, the film was also criticized for its excessive length and lack of coherence. Despite mixed reviews, Husbands has since become a cult classic and an influential work in the realm of independent cinema.
