Excellent

MASTER SCORE 74.8 / 100

1981Biography / Drama2h 9m

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.

Above the Line

Frank Perry·DirectorFrank Yablans·ScreenplayRobert Getchell·ScreenplayPaul Lohmann·Director of PhotographyHenry Mancini·Original Music ComposerPeter E. Berger·Editor

Cast

Faye Dunaway·Joan CrawfordDiana Scarwid·Christina CrawfordSteve Forrest·Greg SavittHoward Da Silva·L.B. MayerMara Hobel·Christina Crawford as a ChildRutanya Alda·Carol AnnHarry Goz·Al SteeleMichael Edwards·Ted GelberJocelyn Brando·Barbara BennettPriscilla Pointer·Mrs. Chadwick

Full Crew

(26 credits)

Directing· 1

Frank Perry·Director

Writing· 5

Frank Yablans·ScreenplayRobert Getchell·ScreenplayFrank Perry·ScreenplayTracy Hotchner·ScreenplayChristina Crawford·Book

Camera· 1

Paul Lohmann·Director of Photography

Editing· 1

Peter E. Berger·Editor

Sound & Music· 1

Henry Mancini·Original Music Composer

Art & Design· 6

Bill Malley·Production DesignHarold Michelson·Art DirectionIrene Sharaff·Costume DesignRichard C. Goddard·Set DecorationLee Harman·Makeup ArtistCharles H. Schram·Makeup Artist

Production· 7

Irwin Yablans·ProducerDavid Koontz·Executive ProducerTerry O'Neill·Executive ProducerNancy Klopper·CastingNeil Machlis·Associate ProducerNeil Machlis·Unit Production ManagerLynn Stalmaster·Casting

Other Departments· 4

Claude Díaz·WigmakerKathryn Blondell·HairstylistVivienne Walker·HairstylistSylvia Nava·Hairdresser

By the Numbers

74.8

OF 100

Master Score

6.7

OF 10

IMDb

47%

CRITICS

Rotten Tomatoes

$19M

ROI 281%

Worldwide Gross

Oscar Wins

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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Mommie Dearest's key art.

Dominant Palette

3 colors

#FFFFFF

#F2D7D9

#E05B5B

Mood

Stark, Unsettling

Composition

Centered

Era

1980s

Visual Style

Graphic Design

“The movie poster for 'Mommie Dearest' features a minimalist design. The title, 'Mommie Dearest', is in a red, cursive font at the top. Below the title is a styl”

drama

Key Elements

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Atmosphere

Bright

Color Mood

Neutral

Setting

Abstract

Design Score

7/10