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

1981
Rated PG
2h 9m
Drama

6.4TMDB(255)

Overview

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

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Awards
Won 5 awards, including the Golden Raspberry Awards for Worst Screenplay and Worst Actress (1982)
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Nominations
2 award nominations, including the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director (1982)
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Box office
Grossed $19M worldwide, about 3.8 times its $5M budget
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Based on
Based on Mommie Dearest
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Music
Music by Henry Mancini
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Paul Lohmann
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Director: Frank Perry
Writers: Christina CrawfordBook
Frank YablansScreenplay
Robert GetchellScreenplay
Frank PerryScreenplay
Tracy HotchnerScreenplay
Status: Released
Release date: September 16, 1981
Original language: English
Budget: $5M
Revenue: $19M
Countries: United States of America

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The Irwin Yablans Company

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