Mildred Pierce (HBO)
Depression-era mother fights adversity for daughter's success
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About Mildred Pierce (HBO)
Released: 2011
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 1 Seasons Available (5 Episodes)
Cast
Kate Winslet, Guy Pearce, James LeGros, Melissa Leo, Brian F. O'Byrne, Evan Rachel Wood, Evan Rachel Wood, Brían F. O'Byrne, James Le Gros, Mare Winningham, Marin Ireland, Murphy Guyer, Diane Kagan, Christopher Koron, Morgan Turner, Halley Feiffer, Hope Davis, Miriam Shor, Robb Webb, Margaret Hall, Quinn McColgan, Erwin Falcon, Elvy, Laura Esterman, Till Schauder, Brenda Wehle, Carter Burwell, Kate Winslet, Guy Pearce, Melissa Leo
About Mildred Pierce (HBO) (2011)
Mildred Pierce is an American drama mini-series that aired on HBO in 2011. It's based on James M. Cain's 1941 novel of the same name. The series, set amidst the backdrop of the Great Depression, explores the life of protagonist Mildred Pierce, who divorces her unemployed husband and struggles as a single mother determined to give her daughter a better life. Mildred's journey is filled with personal and professional struggles, and her relationship with her daughter Veda becomes increasingly tumultuous as they navigate societal expectations and personal ambitions.
Making / Production
The series was developed by HBO and directed by Todd Haynes, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jon Raymond. It went into production in 2010 and was filmed in New York City and Southern California, capturing the artistic aesthetics of the 1930s and 1940s beautifully while remaining true to the source material.
Actors
- Kate Winslet as Mildred Pierce: She portrayed her character with resilience and determination and won an Emmy for her performance.
- Guy Pearce as Monty Beragon: Pearce's character was Mildred's love interest, and he deftly portrayed the upper-class playboy.
- Morgan Turner and Evan Rachel Wood as young and adult Veda Pierce: Both actors effectively presented the varying degrees of Veda's antagonistic relationship with her mother.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- Mildred Pierce was the second adaptation of the 1941 novel after the Academy Award-winning 1945 film of the same name starring Joan Crawford.
- Kate Winslet did her own singing in the series, showcasing another facet of her talent.
Awards
The series earned 21 nominations at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards, with Kate Winslet winning for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie and Guy Pearce winning for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie.
Quotes
- "To hell with it. Let's have a cocktail." - Mildred Pierce
- "I'm afraid you've left me no alternative but to make my own way in this world." - Veda Pierce
Music, Soundtrack
- "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows" - Kate Winslet
- "At Last" - The Brian Setzer Orchestra
- "One More Time" - Vincent Lopez Orchestra
About Mildred Pierce (HBO)
Mildred Pierce, a mini-series, explores a mother's complex relationship with her daughter during the Great Depression in USA.
