child abuse,adoption,biography,sociopath,lawyer,hollywood,mansion,docudrama,perfection,mother daughter estrangement,adopted child,mother daughter relationship,ax,controlling parent

Mommie Dearest (1981)

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

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

Cast & Crew

Director
Frank Perry
  • Profile picture of Faye Dunaway
    Joan Crawford Faye Dunaway
  • Profile picture of Diana Scarwid
    Christina Crawford Diana Scarwid
  • Profile picture of Steve Forrest
    Greg Savitt Steve Forrest
  • Profile picture of Howard Da Silva
    L.B. Mayer Howard Da Silva
  • Profile picture of Rutanya Alda
    Carol Ann Rutanya Alda
  • Profile picture of Michael Edwards
    Ted Gelber Michael Edwards
  • Profile picture of Jocelyn Brando
    Barbara Bennett Jocelyn Brando
  • Profile picture of Priscilla Pointer
    Mrs. Chadwick Priscilla Pointer

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Keywords

  • child abuse
  • adoption
  • biography
  • sociopath
  • lawyer
  • hollywood
  • mansion
  • docudrama
  • perfection
  • mother daughter estrangement
  • adopted child
  • mother daughter relationship
  • ax
  • controlling parent