Mommie Dearest (1981)
The abusive and traumatic adoptive upbringing of Christina Crawford at the hands of her mother, screen queen Joan Crawford, is depicted.
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Joan Crawford -
Christina Crawford (Adult) -
Greg Savitt -
L.B. Mayer -
Christina Crawford (Child) -
Carol Ann -
Al Steele
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Ted Gelber -
Barbara Bennett -
Mrs. Chadwick -
Captain
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Jimmy (Photographer)
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Connie -
Wedding Guest
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Christopher Crawford (Adult)
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Director:
Frank PerryWriters:
Christina Crawford (book), Frank Yablans (screenplay), Frank Perry (screenplay), Tracy Hotchner (screenplay), Robert Getchell (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
Awards
9 wins & 11 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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A scene was filmed in which Joan and young Christina build a campfire on the beach and Joan initiates a soul-baring conversation with the girl. Faye Dunaway mentions this in her autobiography, and reveals that it was one of the first scenes they were required to shoot. She felt the scene was crucial because it made an attempt to explain some of Crawford's erratic behavior, and she was dismayed that the production required them to shoot such an emotional scene before any of the necessary history had been established between the actors. She took it as a warning sign that the production's priorities were in the wrong place, and ultimately the scene was cut from the film altogether.
Quotes
Joan Crawford:
No... wire... hangers. What's wire hangers doing in this closet when I told you: no wire hangers EVER? I work and work 'til I'm half dead, and I hear people saying, "She's getting old." And what do I get? A daughter... who cares as much about the ...
Goofs
Very faint breathing in the coffin, though Joan is dead.
Alternate Versions
Some prints also contain a different take of the scene where Joan and Alfred argue over the cost of the New York apartment, most notably Alfred's reaction to Joan's stubborn insistence.
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June In JanuaryWritten by Ralph Rainger (as Rainger) & Leo Robin (as Robin)
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Biography | DramaDetails
Release Date:
25 September 1981Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
417 Amapola Lane, Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$5,000,000 (estimated)
Gross USA:
$19,032,261
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$19,032,261
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