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Mommie Dearest

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

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

19812h 9mPGDrama

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About Mommie Dearest

Directors
Frank Perry
Cast
Faye Dunaway, Diana Scarwid, Steve Forrest, Howard Da Silva, Mara Hobel, Rutanya Alda
Genres
Drama
Content rating
PG
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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