Leona Helmsley: The Queen of Mean
Seen it?1990 | 94 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Spanning years of both Harry and Leona Helmsley's cutthroat control of their eponymonous empire, this made-for-TV movie chronicles both the high and low points of the couple's life together.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Michaels
- Suzanne PleshetteLeona Helmsley
- Lloyd BridgesHarry Helmsley
- Joe RegalbutoPaul Summerton
- Raymond SingerJay Panzirer
- Bruce WeitzJoseph Lubin
- Marcia DiamondLeona's Mother
- Patricia CollinsSandra
- Gale GarnettMay
- Lori HallierSarah
- Ken James