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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.
A film based on the book by Joan Crawford's adopted daughter Christina, depicting the abusive and traumatic upbringing she endured at the hands of her famous mother. The film shows Joan's obsessive perfectionism, alcoholism, and cruelty, as well as Christina's rebellion and struggle to survive.
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.
Find out who starred in and worked behind the scenes of 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, composers, and more on IMDb.
A biographical film about Joan Crawford's abusive relationship with her daughter Christina, starring Faye Dunaway. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or rent the movie online.
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- Frank Perry
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- Faye Dunaway
“Mommie Dearest” (1981) is a ‘controversial’ drama because it dares to reveal the hidden truth about a member of Hollywood royalty, at least according to her first two adopted kids, Christina and Christopher, who have stuck to their guns in the decades since.
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Jul 30, 2016 · Based on Christina Crawford's scandalous tell-all memoir, Mommie Dearest paints a portrait of a Joan Crawford the public never knew. The film portrays Crawford as a wicked, abusive mother who...
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