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Mommie Dearest (1981) Movie Summary

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  • DRAMA
  • COMEDY
  • PG
  • 1981
  • FULL HD

This endlessly quotable cult-classic, based on Christina Crawford’s controversial best-selling tell-all novel, features a powerhouse performance by Faye Dunaway as Joan Crawford—struggling for her career while battling the inner demons of her private life. While the public Crawford was a strong-willed, glamorous object of admiration, behind-the-scenes is a private Crawford—the woman desperate to be a single-mother and trying to survive in a devastating industry that swallows careers thoughtlessly.

Mommie Dearest Film 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.

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Tina Bring me the axeI love this movie I first saw it when I was six and have read the book. Highly recommend this movie, especially if you have kids; it’s a good movie to watch together..Score: 5/5

Best performance everAll I have to say is.... Bring me the axe!!!! The best movie ever. Is sad the first time you see it. But the performance is soooo over the top second time around. You can't help but just laugh. Great movie.Score: 5/5

😃I absolutely love this movie. Honestly I could watch it every night. For some reason it's my go to movie..Score: 4/5

Must WatchI'm not mad at you , I'm mad at the dirt ? Amazing movie..Score: 5/5

Good movieBut I would never treat my kids like that when I have them hate parents that way....Score: 4/5

ClassicNO WIIIIIRE HANGERS!!!!!.Score: 5/5

Fantastic filmI love this film is such a classic. i enjoy every minute of it..Score: 5/5

Wow....This is a great movie. the struggles of alcoholism and child abuse are tame compared to what these individuals experience today..Score: 4/5

Fayes Greatest RoleFaye Dunaway turned into Joan Crawford when she made this picture. It is well acted and Mara Hobel is remarkable as young Christina. I have seen this movie many many times and absolutely love it. It is a shame Dunaway never speaks in public about it or promotes it in any way. She shines and should really embrace a great performance. Not to be missed this picture is well worth buying..Score: 5/5

321penquinsI love this movie some parts are funny not the abuse stuff. But like were she goes balistic over the wire hangers in christinas closet, how she acts so nice to her children when people are around and when their gone shes cruel to them and on Christinas b-day she only gets to keep 2 presents and gives them to the poor. Shes crazy..Score: 5/5

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Pretty goodThought it was pretty good although some parts that are supposed to be serious I found hilarious! But overall I really like this movie..Score: 5/5

Cult classicFamily fun, a heartwarming tale about a working Mom whose life changes when she starts a family..Score: 5/5

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Mommie Dearest (1981) Series Cast & Crew

Mommie Dearest (1981) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Faye Dunaway (Joan Crawford), Diana Scarwid (Christina Crawford), Steve Forrest (Greg Savitt), Howard Da Silva (L.B. Mayer), Mara Hobel (Christina Crawford as a Child), Rutanya Alda (Carol Ann), Harry Goz (Al Steele), Michael Edwards (Ted Gelber), Jocelyn Brando (Barbara Bennett), Priscilla Pointer (Mrs. Chadwick), Joe Abdullah (Captain), Gary Allen (Jimmy), Selma Archerd (Connie), Adrian Aron (Wedding Guest), Xander Berkeley (Christopher Crawford), Matthew Campion (Actor in Soap), Carolyn Coates (Mother Superior), Jerry Douglas (Radio Interviewer), Margaret Fairchild (Mother Superior), Phillip R. Allen (Pepsi Executive #1), all returned for mommie dearest movie.

Faye Dunaway (Joan Crawford)
Faye DunawayJoan CrawfordScore: 3.8
Diana Scarwid (Christina Crawford)
Diana ScarwidChristina CrawfordScore: 3.8
Steve Forrest (Greg Savitt)
Steve ForrestGreg SavittScore: 3.8
Howard Da Silva (L.B. Mayer)
Howard Da SilvaL.B. MayerScore: 1.6
Mara Hobel (Christina Crawford as a Child)
Mara HobelChristina Crawford as a ChildScore: 2.0
Rutanya Alda (Carol Ann)
Rutanya AldaCarol AnnScore: 3.6
Michael Edwards (Ted Gelber)
Michael EdwardsTed GelberScore: 1.8
Jocelyn Brando (Barbara Bennett)
Jocelyn BrandoBarbara BennettScore: 3.8
Priscilla Pointer (Mrs. Chadwick)
Priscilla PointerMrs. ChadwickScore: 3.8
Xander Berkeley (Christopher Crawford)
Xander BerkeleyChristopher CrawfordScore: 3.8
Carolyn Coates (Mother Superior)
Carolyn CoatesMother SuperiorScore: 2.5
Jerry Douglas (Radio Interviewer)
Jerry DouglasRadio InterviewerScore: 1.9
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Lynn Stalmaster (Casting), Harold Michelson (Art Direction), Henry Mancini (Original Music Composer), Peter E. Berger (Editor), Irene Sharaff (Costume Design), Neil A. Machlis (Unit Production Manager), Neil A. Machlis (Associate Producer), Nancy Klopper (Casting), Richard C. Goddard (Set Decoration), Lee Harman (Makeup Artist), Paul Lohmann (Director of Photography), Robert Getchell (Screenplay), Irwin Yablans (Producer), Frank Yablans (Screenplay), Frank Perry (Screenplay), Frank Perry (Director), Tracy Hotchner (Screenplay), Bill Malley (Production Design), Christina Crawford (Book), Kathryn Blondell (Hairstylist),

Lynn Stalmaster (Casting)
Lynn StalmasterCastingScore: 2.3
Henry Mancini (Original Music Composer)
Henry ManciniOriginal Music ComposerScore: 3.6
Frank Perry (Screenplay)
Frank PerryScreenplayScore: 2.7
Frank Perry (Director)
Frank PerryDirectorScore: 2.7
Charles H. Schram (Makeup Artist)
Charles H. SchramMakeup ArtistScore: 1.8
Terry O'Neill (Executive Producer)
Terry O'NeillExecutive ProducerScore: 0.6
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Faye Dunaway is Joan Crawford. A star...a legend...and a mother...the illusion of perfection...

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Italiano
La celebre diva hollywoodiana Joan Crawford dipinta, nei suoi aspetti peggiori, nella biografia della figlia adottiva Christine: nevrotica, alcolizzata, isterica, paranoica, collerica sino quasi al sadismo. E i figli adottivi (quattro nella realtà, due nel film) ne sopportano le conseguenze. Christine per due volte viene messa in collegio, il secondo dei quali è una specie di casa di correzione.

Deutsch
Auf dem Höhepunkt ihrer Karriere adoptiert Joan Crawford 1940 die drei Monate alte Christina, um die sich eine Kinderschwester kümmert. Joans Erfolgssucht kennt keine Grenzen. Sie terrorisiert Christina mit Reinlichkeitsfimmel und emotionalen Wechselbädern. Als ihre Karriere trotz Oscar-Gewinn 1946 und weiteren Nominierungen abnimmt, verfällt Crawford exzessivem Alkoholismus, den sie kaum zu übertünchen vermag. Ihre Wutausbrüche nehmen immer heftigere Formen an. Mutter und Tochter sind in inniger Hassliebe verbunden.

Français
Joan Crawford, a tout pour être heureuse, la gloire et l'argent, mais elle ne peut avoir d'enfant. Elle parvient à adopter Christina et Christopher, qu'elle élève durement et qu'elle étouffe par sa jalousie et sa possessivité.

Español
Biopic de la vida de Joan Crawford según un libro escrito por la hija adoptiva de la gran actriz. Interpretada por Faye Dunaway, en su día obtuvo muy malas críticas, pero con el tiempo se fue convirtiendo en un clásico "camp" y hoy la película tiene numerosos seguidores.

Nederlands
Dit is het ongehoorde en controversiële verhaal van de legendarische filmster Joan Crawford (Dunaway) en haar strijd met de dubbele rol van verblekende filmster en getergde moeder. De Crawford uit het openbare leven had een sterke wil en glamour en was bewonderenswaardig, maar "Mommie Dearest" onthult de privé persoon Crawford, de vrouw die wanhopig probeerde moeder te zijn, die als ongehuwde haar kinderen adopteerde en die trachtte te overleven in de vernietigende filmindustrie. De passie, de afmattende druk, en haar afschuwelijke neergang in het alcoholisme en kindermishandeling worden treffend - en onvergetelijk - uitgebeeld in deze film.

普通话
在这本传记电影中,迷人但孤独的明星琼·克劳福德(Joan Crawford)接手了两个孤儿,起初他们的非常规家庭似乎很开心。但是,在Joan尝试浪漫实现之后,她与米高梅工作室的合同被解雇,她对她女儿克里斯蒂娜的冷酷和虐待行为变得更加明显。克里斯蒂娜离开家乡,承担起她的第一个角色,只有找到她母亲的存在仍然掩盖了她。

한국어/조선말
'존경하는 어머니'는 대여배우 조안 크로포드의 삶을 다루고 있습니다. 제목은 반어적 표현입니다. 이 영화 자체가 조안 크로포드의 입양된 딸인 크리스타나의 자전적 소설을 기초로 하여 만들었고, 크리스티나는 조안 크로포드가 1977년에 사망하자 곧바로 자기 어머니에 대한 폭로성 책을 발표했고, 그 원작을 토대로 1981년에 만들어진 영화입니다. 조안 크로포드가 두 번의 이혼 후 크리스티나를 입양하여 키운 1940년대 부터 사망에 이르기까지의 삶을 다루고 있습니다.

Polski
Szokująca opowieść o życiu Joan Crawford. Aktorkę poznajemy nie tylko jako gwiazdę, ale i matkę, która nie dba o swoje dzieci, na przemian rozpieszcza je i karze za głupstwa. Wszystko robi "na pokaz"- na Wigilię zaprasza do domu reporterów, aby opisywali potem w gazetach "wspaniałe Święta" w jej domu. Popada w megalomanię. Więcej czasu niż z synem i córką spędza z kolejnymi kochankami. Nie jest w stanie zrozumieć, czemu jej dzieci coraz bardziej się od niej odsuwają.

Pусский
Драматичная история взросления юной Кристины в семье своей приёмной матери Джоан Кроуфорд, одной из известнейших голливудских актрис 30-х годов.

Español
Esta es la controvertida historia de la legendaria estrella internacional cinematográfica Joan Crawford y de su lucha por afrontar los papeles de actriz en declive y madre atormentada. "Queridísima mamá" pone de relieve a una Crawford íntima, desesperada por ser madre, que adoptó sus hijos estando soltera e intentó sobrevivir en una injusticia cinematográfica devastadora. Biopic sobre la vida de la actriz basado en un libro escrito por la hija adoptiva de la propia estrella.

svenska
Filmatisering av Christina Crawfords skandalbiografi om sin uppväxt som adoptivdotter till filmlegenden Joan Crawford.

Français
Joan Crawford, a tout pour être heureuse, la gloire et l'argent, mais elle ne peut avoir d'enfant. Elle parvient à adopter Christina et Christopher, qu'elle élève durement et qu'elle étouffe par sa jalousie et sa possessivité.

Türkçe
Çocuk sahibi olamayan Joan Crawford, küçük bir kız evlat edinmeye karar verir. Ancak Joan ile evlatlığı Christina arasında travmatik olaylar yaşanacaktır.

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