Gena Rowlands is one of the great underappreciated names of American cinema, and her VHS catalog reflects that — challenging, personal, and often hard to find. Her collaborations with John Cassavetes produced some of the most emotionally raw films ever committed to tape, and later mainstream titles like Gloria (1980) introduced her to a wider home video audience.
Browse our Gena Rowlands VHS collection below — independent classics, crime dramas, and a few hidden gems.
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Gena Rowlands VHS Rarities & Collectibles
Gena Rowlands' Cassavetes-era films are among the most collectible American independent titles on VHS. A Woman Under the Influence (1974) had limited home video distribution — look for the Faces International release. Gloria (1980, RCA/Columbia) is her most widely available VHS title and a genuinely great crime film worth having on any collector's shelf.
Most Collectible Gena Rowlands VHS Titles
Key finds include: A Woman Under the Influence in any US home video release, Opening Night (1977) which is exceptionally scarce on VHS, Gloria (RCA/Columbia, 1981), and the Jim Jarmusch anthology Night on Earth (1991, Columbia TriStar) in which Rowlands delivers one of the film's finest segments. Her work in Woody Allen's Another Woman (1988) appears occasionally on Orion Home Video tapes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Cassavetes films hard to find on VHS?
Yes — many of his films had small home video runs through specialty distributors. A Woman Under the Influence, The Killing of a Chinese Bookie, and Opening Night are all genuinely scarce in good condition.
What is Gena Rowlands' most accessible VHS title?
Gloria (1980) is the easiest to find and a great starting point. It had wide distribution from RCA/Columbia and turns up regularly at thrift stores and estate sales.