Mommie Dearest

Movie Summary

Released: 1981
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 bare the burden of life that was unseen behind the closed doors of "The Most Beautiful House in Brentwood."

"Winner" of five Golden Raspberry (Razzie) Awards, including Worst Picture, Worst Actress - Faye Dunaway (Tied with Bo Derek in "Tarzan, the Ape Man"), Worst Supporting Actor - Steve Forrest, Worst Supporting Actress - Diana Scarwid and Worst Screenplay.

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bluerosefairyPosted: 11/03/2006

This is another secret obsession of mine. It is twisted but I must watch it when its on.

I think it has been playing more often on TV...maybe as a warning since all of these stars are starting to adopt children. So what if they are rich and famous...it doesn't, necessarily, make that person a good parent and Joan Crawford is a perfect example. That woman was messed up in the head. I am not saying every star is an unsuitable adoptive parent.

I feel bad for Christina Crawford and her brother and all abused children.

TV1985Posted: 12/07/2006

Yeah. Christina Crawford and her brother, Christopher could have and should have been raised better.

To those who love this movie and adore it, shame on them!

OpenArms81Posted: 11/27/2007

I never cared for Joan Crawford,I prefer her arch rival Bette Davis.The part about the wire hangers is classic;"No more Wire Hangers"!

orlando81Posted: 04/24/2008

No more wire hangers!!

amtoonePosted: 10/23/2008

I hate this movie with a passion. I actually watch it as a kid with my grandmother and it scared the hell out of me to see a mother behave like that.

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