MOMMIE DEAREST opens. Dir. Frank Perry. Written by Robert Gretchell, Tracy Hotchne. Frank Yablans and Frank Perry,Christina Crawford's damning memoir detailing her abusive childhood as adopted daughter of 40s film star mom Joan finds its hysterical high camp rhythm in Faye Dunaway's unbridled, scenery chewing, Razzie winning performance. With Diana Scarwid, Rutanya Alda and Steve Forest.