
Frances(1982)
The true story of Frances Farmer's meteoric rise to fame in Hollywood and the tragic turn her life took when she was blacklisted.


“Faye Dunaway is Joan Crawford. A star...a legend...and a mother...the illusion of perfection.”
Renowned film star Joan Crawford's abuse towards Christina, her adopted daughter, intensifies as her professional and romantic relationships turn sour.

Faye Dunaway
Joan Crawford

Diana Scarwid
Christina Crawford

Steve Forrest
Greg Savitt

Howard Da Silva
L.B. Mayer
Mara Hobel
Christina Crawford as a Child

Rutanya Alda
Carol Ann
Harry Goz
Al Steele

Michael Edwards
Ted Gelber

Jocelyn Brando
Barbara Bennett

Priscilla Pointer
Mrs. Chadwick
Mommie Dearest is a drama film released in 1981 exploring themes of child abuse, adoption, biography, sociopath, lawyer, hollywood. Directed by Frank Perry, it stars Faye Dunaway, Diana Scarwid, Steve Forrest. Renowned film star Joan Crawford's abuse towards Christina, her adopted daughter, intensifies as her professional and romantic relationships turn sour.
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