Mommie Dearest

Sep 16, 1981

2h 8m

★ 6.3

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

The Irwin Yablans Company

Mommie Dearest Trailers

Cast

Joan Crawford

Faye Dunaway

Christina Crawford

Diana Scarwid

Greg Savitt

Steve Forrest

L.B. Mayer

Howard Da Silva

Christina Crawford as a Child

Mara Hobel

Carol Ann

Rutanya Alda

Al Steele

Harry Goz

Ted Gelber

Michael Edwards

Barbara Bennett

Jocelyn Brando

Mrs. Chadwick

Priscilla Pointer

Captain

Joe Abdullah

Jimmy

Gary Allen

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