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Mommie Dearest

Mommie Dearest

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

19816.32h 8m

Overview

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

Directed by Frank Perry
Written by Christina Crawford, Frank Yablans, Frank Perry
Produced by Irwin Yablans
Box OfficeBudget: $5.0MRevenue: $19.0M

Top 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

M

Mara Hobel

Christina Crawford as a Child

Rutanya Alda

Rutanya Alda

Carol Ann

H

Harry Goz

Al Steele

Michael Edwards

Michael Edwards

Ted Gelber

Jocelyn Brando

Jocelyn Brando

Barbara Bennett

Priscilla Pointer

Priscilla Pointer

Mrs. Chadwick

Themes & Keywords

child abuseadoptionbiographysociopathlawyerhollywoodmansiondocudramaperfectionmother daughter estrangementadopted childmother daughter relationshipaxcontrolling parent

About Mommie Dearest

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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