Mildred Pierce

Drama2011TV-MA5 episodes1 seasonMiniseries

Tagline: Having it all would cost her everything.

First aired: 2011-03-27

Synopsis

Mildred Pierce depicts an overprotective, self-sacrificing mother during the Great Depression who finds herself separated from her husband, opening a restaurant of her own and falling in love with a man, all the while trying to earn her spoiled, narcissistic daughter's love and respect.

Creators

James M. Cain

Casting

  • Kate Winslet
    Mildred Pierce
  • Guy Pearce
    Monte Beragon
  • Marin Ireland
    Letty
  • James Le Gros
    Wally Burgan
  • Melissa Leo
    Lucy Gessler
  • Murphy Guyer
    Mr. Pierce
  • Mare Winningham
    Ida Corwin
  • Brían F. O'Byrne
    Bert Pierce
Mildred Pierce Miniseries Poster

Miniseries

Divorced single mom Mildred Pierce decides to open a restaurant business, which tears at the already-strained relationship with her ambitious elder daughter, Veda.

Number of episodes 5