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.
Mommie Dearest (1981) is a drama film directed by Frank Perry, released on September 16, 1981 with a runtime of 2h 9m. It stars Faye Dunaway, Diana Scarwid, Steve Forrest and Howard Da Silva. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 246 ratings.
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Faye Dunaway
as Joan Crawford
Diana Scarwid
as Christina Crawford
Steve Forrest
as Greg Savitt
Howard Da Silva
as L.B. Mayer
Mara Hobel
as Christina Crawford as a Child
Rutanya Alda
as Carol Ann
Harry Goz
as Al Steele
Michael Edwards
as Ted Gelber
Jocelyn Brando
as Barbara Bennett
Priscilla Pointer
as Mrs. Chadwick
Joe Abdullah
as Captain
Gary Allen
as Jimmy
Directed by Frank Perry, written by Frank Yablans, Tracy Hotchner and Robert Getchell, produced by Irwin Yablans.
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 246 ratings.
_**Surprisingly good, sometimes great, and more balanced than its reputation**_ The life of Joan Crawford (Faye Dunaway) is detailed from 1939, when her career was on a downswing, to her death in 1977, focusing on her rivalrous relationship with her adopted daughter Christina (Mara Hobel & Diana Scarwid). “Mommie Dearest” (1981) is a ‘controversial’ drama because it dares to reveal the hidden truth about a member…
Reviewed on October 3, 2021
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The main cast of Mommie Dearest (1981) includes Faye Dunaway, Diana Scarwid, Steve Forrest, Howard Da Silva and Mara Hobel. The film was directed by Frank Perry. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Mommie Dearest was released on September 16, 1981 and runs for 2h 9m.
Mommie Dearest (1981) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 246 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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