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Mommie Dearest (1981)
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Mommie Dearest, best selling memoir, turned motion picture, depicts the abusive and traumatic adoptive upbringing of Christina Crawford at the hands of her mother...screen queen Joan Crawford. Director:Frank Perry |
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Carol Ann
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Harry Goz | ... |
Alfred Steele
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Michael Edwards | ... |
Ted Gelber
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Jocelyn Brando | ... |
Barbara Bennett
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Priscilla Pointer | ... |
Mrs. Chadwick
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Joe Abdullah | ... |
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Gary Allen | ... |
Jimmy
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Selma Archerd | ... |
Connie
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Adrian Aron | ... |
Wedding Guest
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| Xander Berkeley | ... |
Christopher Crawford (adult)
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Storyline
Based on the book about Joan Crawford, one of the great Hollywood actresses of our time, written by her adopted daughter Christina Crawford. Joan decides to adopt children of her own to fill a void in her life. Yet, her problems with alcohol, men, and the pressures of show business get in the way of her personal life, turning her into a mentally abusive wreck seen through the eyes of Christina and her brother Christopher, who unwillingly bore the burden of life that was unseen behind the closed doors of "The Most Beautiful House in Brentwood." Written by Geoffrey A. Middleton <gamidd01@morehead-st.edu>
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One thing is certain: You'll never look at a wire hanger the same way again! See more »Parents Guide:
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(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Maman très chère See more »Box Office
Budget:
$5,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$905,920 (USA) (20 September 1981) (85 Screens)Gross:
$25,032,261 (Worldwide)Company Credits
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Christina: Carol-Ann.
Carol Ann: My little Tina. She always loved you so very much, Christina.
Christina: I need to believe that. I need so much to be able to believe that now.
Carol Ann: She did.
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The first film to nearly "sweep" the Golden Raspberry Awards (or RAZZIES), with five "wins" (including Worst Picture and three out of four acting awards) from a then-record nine nominations. See more »Goofs
Continuity: At the beginning of the birthday party scene, Joan can obviously be seen riding the Carousel behind Christina. However, in a subsequent shot, she is no longer on the Carousel. In another shot soon thereafter, she suddenly appears on the Carousel behind Christina again. See more »Quotes
Carol Ann: [embracing Christina at Joan's funeral] Chris-*tina*! *Tina*!Christina: Carol-Ann.
Carol Ann: My little Tina. She always loved you so very much, Christina.
Christina: I need to believe that. I need so much to be able to believe that now.
Carol Ann: She did.
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