Desperate Living(1977)
It isn't very pretty…
Desperate Living Synopsis
After killing her husband, Peggy Gravel and her murderous maid Grizelda wind up in the crazy town of Mortville, where Queen Carlotta presides over a sleazy collection of misfits.
Desperate Living (1977) is a comedy and crime film directed by John Waters, released on May 27, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Liz Renay, Mink Stole, Susan Lowe and Edith Massey. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 123 ratings.
- Director:
- John Waters
- Writers:
- John Waters
- Producers:
- John Waters
- Cinematographer:
- Thomas Loizeaux
- Composer:
- Chris Lobinger
- Production:
- Charm City Productions, Dreamland
- Budget:
- $65,000
- Status:
- Released
Desperate Living (1977) Trailer
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Desperate Living Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Desperate Living.
Trailer
Trailer
John Waters Returns to Mortville
Featurette
Desperate Living Cast & Crew
Main cast
Liz Renay
as Muffy St. Jacques
Mink Stole
as Peggy Gravel
Susan Lowe
as Mole McHenry
Edith Massey
as Queen Carlotta
Mary Vivian Pearce
as Princess Coo-Coo
Jean Hill
as Grizelda Brown
Brook Yeaton
as Bosley Jr.
- Karen Gerwig
Karen Gerwig
as Beth
- Jay Allan
Jay Allan
as Kid
Al Strapelli
as Dr. Evans
George Stover
as Bosley Gravel
- Turkey Joe
Turkey Joe
as Motorcycle Cop
Key crew
Directed by John Waters, written by John Waters, produced by John Waters.
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Desperate Living Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 123 ratings.
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Desperate Living – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Desperate Living online?
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Desperate Living (1977) is currently available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Desperate Living?
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The main cast of Desperate Living (1977) includes Liz Renay, Mink Stole, Susan Lowe, Edith Massey and Mary Vivian Pearce. The film was directed by John Waters. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Desperate Living released?
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Desperate Living was released on May 27, 1977 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Desperate Living worth watching?
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Desperate Living (1977) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 123 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Desperate Living?
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Yes. The official Desperate Living trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.