Mildred Pierce
"Please don't tell anyone what Mildred Pierce did!"
Originally released in 1945. Mildred Pierce is a crime/drama film. directed by Michael Curtiz.
Starring Joan Crawford, Jack Carson, and Zachary Scott
Synopsis
A hard-working mother inches towards disaster as she divorces her husband and starts a successful restaurant business to support her spoiled daughter.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 20, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (432 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.6M
3.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joan Crawford
as Mildred Pierce
Jack Carson
as Wally Fay
Zachary Scott
as Monte Beragon
Eve Arden
as Ida Corwin
Ann Blyth
as Veda Pierce Forrester
Bruce Bennett
as Albert 'Bert' Pierce
Lee Patrick
as Maggie Biederhof
Moroni Olsen
as Inspector Peterson
Veda Ann Borg
as Miriam Ellis
Jo Ann Marlowe
as Kay Pierce
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,453,000
- Revenue
- $5,638,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mildred Pierce about?
A hard-working mother inches towards disaster as she divorces her husband and starts a successful restaurant business to support her spoiled daughter.
Who directed Mildred Pierce?
Mildred Pierce was directed by Michael Curtiz.
How long is Mildred Pierce?
Mildred Pierce has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Mildred Pierce released?
Mildred Pierce was released on October 20, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mildred Pierce?
The main cast of Mildred Pierce includes Joan Crawford, Jack Carson, Zachary Scott, Eve Arden, Ann Blyth.
Is Mildred Pierce worth watching?
Mildred Pierce has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 432 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.