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Mommie Dearest is a 1981 American biographical psychological drama film directed by Frank Perry and starring Faye Dunaway, Steve Forrest, Mara Hobel, and Diana Scarwid, with supporting performances from Xander Berkeley in his feature film debut along with Rutanya Alda and Jocelyn Brando.
Mommie Dearest is a memoir and exposé written by Christina Crawford, the adopted daughter of Academy Award winning actress Joan Crawford. Published in 1978, it attracted much controversy for its portrayal of Joan Crawford as a cruel, unbalanced, and alcoholic mother, with Crawford's other twin daughters, household staff, and family friends ...
A film based on the book by Joan Crawford's adopted daughter Christina, depicting the abusive and traumatic upbringing she endured. The film shows Joan Crawford's obsessive perfectionism, alcoholism, and cruelty toward Christina, as well as her career struggles and personal relationships.
Roger Ebert pans the movie adaptation of Christina Crawford's memoir about her abusive mother, Joan Crawford. He finds it unremittingly depressing, sensationalist, and lacking in drama or insight.
A biographical film about Joan Crawford's abusive relationship with her daughter Christina, starring Faye Dunaway. See critics' and audience's opinions, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or rent the movie.
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- Frank Perry
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Find out who starred in and worked on the biographical drama film based on Christina Crawford's book about her adoptive mother, Joan Crawford. See the full list of actors, directors, writers, producers, and more on IMDb.
Mommie Dearest. HD. No wire hangers ever! Faye Dunaway dominates in this cult classic about the relationship between Joan Crawford and her adopted daughter. 5,953 IMDb 6.6 2 h 6 min 2019. X-Ray PG. Drama · Emotional · Malicious · Outrageous. Available to rent or buy. Rent movie. HD $4.29 $3.59. Buy. HD $14.99. More purchase. options.
