Multiple Maniacs(1970)
A celluloid atrocity!
Multiple Maniacs Synopsis
The Cavalcade of Perversion, a traveling freak show, acts as a front for Divine, who is out for blood after discovering her lover's affair.
Multiple Maniacs (1970) is a comedy, crime and horror film directed by John Waters, released on April 10, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Divine, David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce and Mink Stole. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 127 ratings.
- Director:
- John Waters
- Writers:
- John Waters
- Producers:
- John Waters
- Cinematographer:
- John Waters
- Composer:
- John Waters
- Production:
- Dreamland
- Budget:
- $5,000
- Status:
- Released
Multiple Maniacs (1970) Trailer
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Multiple Maniacs Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Multiple Maniacs.
MULTIPLE MANIACS - Janus Films Trailer
Trailer
John Waters on Art-House Exploitation
Featurette
Multiple Maniacs Cast & Crew
Main cast
Divine
as Lady Divine
David Lochary
as Mr. David
Mary Vivian Pearce
as Bonnie / Cavalcade Patron
Mink Stole
as Mink / Cavalcade Patron
Cookie Mueller
as Cookie Divine / Cavalcade Patron
Edith Massey
as Edith / Virgin Mary
Susan Lowe
as Cavalcade Pervert
- Rick Morrow
Rick Morrow
as Ricky
Howard Gruber
as Gilbert
Paul Swift
as Steve (Cookie's Boyfriend)
Vincent Peranio
as Freak
- Jim Thompson
Jim Thompson
as Freak
Key crew
Directed by John Waters, written by John Waters, produced by John Waters.
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Multiple Maniacs Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 127 ratings.
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Multiple Maniacs – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Multiple Maniacs online?
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Multiple Maniacs (1970) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Multiple Maniacs?
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The main cast of Multiple Maniacs (1970) includes Divine, David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce, Mink Stole and Cookie Mueller. 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 Multiple Maniacs released?
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Multiple Maniacs was released on April 10, 1970 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Multiple Maniacs worth watching?
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Multiple Maniacs (1970) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 127 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Multiple Maniacs?
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Yes. The official Multiple Maniacs trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.