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. Adapted from Christina Crawford's 1978 autobiography of the same name, the film follows her and her brother Christopher's upbringing under their adoptive mother, actress Joan Crawford, depicting her as abusive, controlling, and manipulative, prioritizing her Hollywood career over her family.
Mommie Dearest (1981)
Directed by Frank Perry
Genres - Biography, Comedy, Drama |
Sub-Genres - Biographical Film |
Release Date - Sep 16, 1981 |
Run Time - 129 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - R
Description by Wikipedia
Movie Info
Budget
$5,000,000
Box Office
$19,032,358
Themes
Tags
Christina, Coming Of Age/Teen, Cult, Docudrama, Film Based On Literature, Joan Crawford, Lawyer, Mansion, Perfection, Sociopath, True Stories
Attributes
Based On: Mommie Dearest
Subject: child abuse, dysfunctional family
Subject: child abuse, dysfunctional family
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Äitikulta
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Anyu a sztár
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Apokalypseis gia mia gynaika
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Canım Annem
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Drahá maminko
CZ
Kjæreste mamma
NO
Mamãezinha Querida
BR
Maman très chère
CA, FR
Mamita querida
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Mammina cara
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Meine liebe Rabenmutter
DE
Mommie Dearest
AU, CA, EC, EG, IN, PH, SE, GB, US
Mor er den værste i verden
DK
Najdroższa mamusia
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Querida Mãezinha
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Queridísima mamá
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Αποκαλύψεις για μια γυναίκα
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Скъпа мамо
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愛と憎しみの伝説
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