“Faye Dunaway is Joan Crawford. A star...a legend...and a mother...the illusion of perfection.”
Mommie Dearest
6.4
240 votes·1981
·2h 8m
·MovieDrama
Overview
Renowned film star Joan Crawford's abuse towards Christina, her adopted daughter, intensifies as her professional and romantic relationships turn sour.
Commercial Verdict
Super Hit
Revenue vs Budget3.8x
0x1x2x3x4x5x
Strong box office performer
Keywords
child abuseadoptionbiographysociopathlawyerhollywoodmansiondocudramaperfectionmother daughter estrangementadopted childmother daughter relationship
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
Joe Abdullah
Captain
Gary Allen
Jimmy
Selma Archerd
Connie
Adrian Aron
Wedding Guest
Xander Berkeley
Christopher Crawford
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