Mommie Dearest (1981)

  • PG
  • 09/16/1981 (US)
  • Drama
  • 2h 8m

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

Overview

Renowned actress Joan Crawford, at the height of her career, adopts two orphans — Christina and Christopher — to fill the lonely gap in her personal life. However, as her professional and romantic relationships sour, Joan's already callous and abusive behavior towards Christina intensifies.

Frank Perry

Director, Screenplay

Frank Yablans

Screenplay

Tracy Hotchner

Screenplay

Robert Getchell

Screenplay

Cast

Faye Dunaway's headshot

Faye Dunaway

Joan Crawford
Diana Scarwid's headshot

Diana Scarwid

Christina Crawford
Steve Forrest's headshot

Steve Forrest

Greg Savitt
Howard Da Silva's headshot

Howard Da Silva

L.B. Mayer
Mara Hobel's headshot

Mara Hobel

Christina Crawford as a Child
Rutanya Alda's headshot

Rutanya Alda

Carol Ann
Harry Goz's headshot

Harry Goz

Al Steele
Michael Edwards's headshot

Michael Edwards

Ted Gelber

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