Mommie Dearest (1981)
The meanest mother of them all
Starring Faye Dunaway, Diana Scarwid, Steve Forrest
Directed by Frank Perry
In this biographical film, glamorous yet lonely star Joan Crawford takes in two orphans, and at first their unconventional family seems happy. But after Joan's attempts at romantic fulfillment go sour and she is fired from her contract with MGM studios, her callous and abusive behavior towards her daughter Christina becomes even more pronounced. Christina leaves home and takes her first acting role, only to find her mother's presence still overshadowing her.
Runtime: 129 min.
Rating: 6.4
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama
Keywords: ax,biography,sociopath,lawyer,mansion,docudrama,perfection,adopted child
Cast
Joan Crawford
Christina Crawford
Greg Savitt
Louis B. Mayer
Young Christina
Alfred Steele
Ted Gelber
Barbara Bennett
Mrs. Chadwick
Captain
Jimmy
Connie
Wedding Guest
Christopher Crawford
Helga
Beth Simpson
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Decorator
Belinda Rosenberg
Fan
Mother Superior
Nurse
Tony
Five-Year-Old Christopher
Driver
Fan
Vera
Tour Bus Driver
Ginny
Susan
Master of Ceremonies
Radio Interviewer
Mr. Dodd
Fan
Mother Superior
Bill
Pepsi Executive #3
Pepsi Executive #2
Assistant Director #2
Doctor
Pepsi Executive #1
David
Funeral Director
Carol Ann
Pepsi Chairman
Lawyer