
Mommie Dearest
PG“Faye Dunaway is Joan Crawford. A star...a legend...and a mother...the illusion of perfection.”
1981·128 min·Released
Studio: Paramount Pictures, The Irwin Yablans Company
6.4TMDb
6.7IMDb
50%RT
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Theatrical Sep 16, 1981
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USA · English · Kids
Overview
Renowned film star Joan Crawford's abuse towards Christina, her adopted daughter, intensifies as her professional and romantic relationships turn sour.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorFrank Perry
Cast

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
Joe Abdullah
Captain
Gary Allen
Jimmy
Selma Archerd
Connie
Adrian Aron
Wedding Guest

Xander Berkeley
Christopher Crawford
Matthew Campion
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Carolyn Coates
Mother Superior

Jerry Douglas
Radio Interviewer
Margaret Fairchild
Mother Superior

Phillip R. Allen
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Keywords
child abuseadoptionbiographysociopathlawyerhollywoodmansiondocudramaperfectionmother daughter estrangementadopted childmother daughter relationshipaxcontrolling parent
Details
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$19M
TMDb Votes
236
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