Mommie Dearest
In this biographical film, glamorous yet lonely star Joan Crawford takes in two orphans, and at first their unconventional family seems happy. But after Joan's attempts at romantic fulfillment go sour and she is fired from her contract with MGM studios, her callous and abusive behavior towards her daughter Christina becomes even more pronounced. Christina leaves home and takes her first acting role, only to find her mother's presence still overshadowing her.
Drama
Paramount Pictures
Faye Dunaway as Joan Crawford, Diana Scarwid as Christina Crawford, Steve Forrest as Greg Savitt, Howard Da Silva as Louis B. Mayer, Mara Hobel as Christina Crawford (child), Harry Goz as Alfred Steele, Michael Edwards as Ted Gelber, Jocelyn Brando as Barbara Bennett, Priscilla Pointer as Mrs. Chadwick, Joe Abdullah as Captain, Gary Allen as Jimmy, Selma Archerd as Connie, Adrian Aron as Wedding Guest, Xander Berkeley as Christopher Crawford (adult)