Mommie Dearest

Release: September 18, 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.

Trailers

This is the theatrical trailer without watermarks.

This came from an HBO movie promo.

This vintage TV spot was originally posted to YouTube by seanmc1114.

Posters

Quotes

Joan: "DON'T FUCK WITH ME, FELLAS! This ain't my first time at the rodeo!"

christina: "Jesus Christ -christina"

Joan Crawford: "You love to make me hit you! -Joan Crawford"

Joan Crawford: "No... wire...hangers! What's wire hangers doing in this closet when I told you: No. Wire. Hangers. EVER?!"

Christina: "Don't you act for me. I wanna know: why did you adopt me? -Christina"

Joan Crawford: "Why must EVERYTHING be a CONTEST? -Joan Crawford"

Joan Crawford: "Ah, but nobody ever said life was fair, Tina. I'm bigger and I'm faster. I will always beat you. -Joan Crawford"

Joan Crawford: "I'd rather you go bald to school than looking like a tramp. -Joan Crawford"

Joan Crawford: "I would rather be here with you than anywhere else in the world. You, all of you here and everywhere, gave me this award tonight. And I accept it from you and only you. I love all of you. Now please forgive me, good night. -Joan Crawford"

Christina Crawford: "Because I am NOT one of your fans. -Christina Crawford"

Joan Crawford: "Why can't you give me the respect that I'm entitled to? Why can't you treat me like I would be treated by any stranger on the street? - Joan Crawford"

Joan Crawford: "Tear down that BITCH of a bearing wall and put a window where it OUGHT to be. -Joan Crawford"