Mommie Dearest

Mommie Dearest (1981)

16/09/1981
Drama
2h 8m

Faye Dunaway is Joan Crawford. A star...a legend...and a mother...the illusion of perfection.

Overview

Renowned film star Joan Crawford's abuse towards Christina, her adopted daughter, intensifies as her professional and romantic relationships turn sour.

  • Frank PerryDirector, Screenplay
  • Frank YablansScreenplay
  • Robert GetchellScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $5,000,000

  • Revenue

    $19,032,261

Keywords

  • child abuse
  • adoption
  • biography
  • sociopath
  • lawyer
  • hollywood
  • mansion
  • docudrama
  • perfection
  • mother daughter estrangement
  • adopted child
  • mother daughter relationship
  • ax
  • controlling parent

Top Billed Cast

Faye Dunaway

Faye Dunaway

Joan Crawford

Diana Scarwid

Diana Scarwid

Christina Crawford

Steve Forrest

Steve Forrest

Greg Savitt

Howard Da Silva

Howard Da Silva

L.B. Mayer

Mara Hobel

Christina Crawford as a Child

Rutanya Alda

Rutanya Alda

Carol Ann

Harry Goz

Al Steele

Michael Edwards

Michael Edwards

Ted Gelber

Jocelyn Brando

Jocelyn Brando

Barbara Bennett

Priscilla Pointer

Priscilla Pointer

Mrs. Chadwick

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