Drama · United States of America · 1981 · 2h 8m

Mommie Dearest

Mommie Dearest poster
Director
Frank Perry
Cast
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
Crew
Paul Lohmann — Director of Photography Peter E. Berger — Editor Henry Mancini — Original Music Composer Frank Yablans — Screenplay Tracy Hotchner — Screenplay Robert Getchell — Screenplay
Tagline

Faye Dunaway is Joan Crawford. A star...a legend...and a mother...the illusion of perfection.

Synopsis

Renowned film star Joan Crawford's abuse towards Christina, her adopted daughter, intensifies as her professional and romantic relationships turn sour.

Trailer Mommie Dearest — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
child abuseadoptionbiographysociopathlawyerhollywoodmansiondocudramaperfectionmother daughter estrangementadopted childmother daughter relationship
Key Collaborators
Frank Perry Director Paul Lohmann Director of Photography Peter E. Berger Editor Henry Mancini Original Music Composer Frank Yablans Screenplay Tracy Hotchner Screenplay Robert Getchell Screenplay Frank Perry Screenplay Irwin Yablans Producer Bill Malley Production Design Irene Sharaff Costume Design
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