Mommie Dearest poster
Director Frank Perry
Screenplay Frank Perry, Robert Getchell, Frank Yablans, Tracy Hotchner

Mommie Dearest

Drama1981

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

Release Date: 1981-09-16

Duration: 128 minutes

Synopsis

Renowned actress Joan Crawford, at the height of her career, adopts two orphans — Christina and Christopher — to fill the lonely gap in her personal life. However, as her professional and romantic relationships sour, Joan's already callous and abusive behavior towards Christina intensifies.

Casting

  • Faye Dunaway
    Joan Crawford
  • Xander Berkeley
    Christopher Crawford
  • Diana Scarwid
    Christina Crawford
  • Steve Forrest
    Greg Savitt
  • Belita Moreno
    Belinda Rosenberg
  • Peter Jason
    Pepsi Executive #4
  • Virginia Kiser
    Beth Simpson
  • Priscilla Pointer
    Mrs. Chadwick
  • Jocelyn Brando
    Barbara Bennett
  • Ilene Woods
    Elderly Audience Member (uncredited)