Mommie Dearest (1981)
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.
Director: Frank Perry
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 128 min
Release Date: September 16, 1981
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
Screenplay
- Frank Yablans (Screenplay)
- Tracy Hotchner (Screenplay)
- Robert Getchell (Screenplay)
- Frank Perry (Screenplay)
- Christina Crawford (Book)
Music: Henry Mancini
Cinematography: Paul Lohmann
Editing: Peter E. Berger
Production: Paramount Pictures, The Irwin Yablans Company
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $5M
Box Office: $19M
Original Language: en
Themes
The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Courtroom Drama
Keywords
child abuse, adoption, biography, sociopath, lawyer, hollywood, mansion, docudrama, perfection, mother daughter estrangement, adopted child, mother daughter relationship, ax, controlling parent
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mommie Dearest about?
- Renowned film star Joan Crawford's abuse towards Christina, her adopted daughter, intensifies as her professional and romantic relationships turn sour.
- Who directed Mommie Dearest?
- Mommie Dearest was directed by Frank Perry.
- Who stars in Mommie Dearest?
- Mommie Dearest stars Faye Dunaway, Diana Scarwid, Steve Forrest, Howard Da Silva, Mara Hobel, Rutanya Alda.
- How long is Mommie Dearest?
- Mommie Dearest has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- What genre is Mommie Dearest?
- Mommie Dearest is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Mommie Dearest?
- Mommie Dearest had a budget of $5M.
- How much did Mommie Dearest gross?
- Mommie Dearest grossed $19M worldwide.
- Where was Mommie Dearest produced?
- Mommie Dearest was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Mommie Dearest?
- The themes of Mommie Dearest include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Courtroom Drama.