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Desperate Living(1977)

It isn't very pretty…

6.4(120)1h 31m1977-05-27

ComedyCrime

Overview

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.

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

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Cast

Liz Renay

Liz Renay

Muffy St. Jacques

Mink Stole

Mink Stole

Peggy Gravel

Susan Lowe

Susan Lowe

Mole McHenry

Edith Massey

Edith Massey

Queen Carlotta

Mary Vivian Pearce

Mary Vivian Pearce

Princess Coo-Coo

Jean Hill

Jean Hill

Grizelda Brown

Brook Yeaton

Brook Yeaton

Bosley Jr.

Karen Gerwig

Karen Gerwig

Beth

Jay Allan

Jay Allan

Kid

Al Strapelli

Al Strapelli

Dr. Evans

George Stover

George Stover

Bosley Gravel

Turkey Joe

Turkey Joe

Motorcycle Cop