Mommie Dearest (1981)

09/16/1981 (US) • 2h 8m

Drama

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.

Top Billed 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


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$5,000,000.00

Revenue

$19,032,261.00

Keywords

child abuse

adoption

biography

sociopath

lawyer

hollywood

mansion

docudrama

perfection

mother daughter estrangement

adopted child

mother daughter relationship

ax

controlling parent

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