Desperate Living
“It isn't very pretty…”
1977•NC-17•1h 31m•6.3•Released
ComedyCrime
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
Writer
John Waters
Budget
$0M
Languages
English
Studio
Charm City Productions
Cast
Liz Renay
Muffy St. Jacques
Mink Stole
Peggy Gravel
Susan Lowe
Mole McHenry
Edith Massey
Queen Carlotta
Mary Vivian Pearce
Princess Coo-Coo
Jean Hill
Grizelda Brown
Brook Yeaton
Bosley Jr.
Karen Gerwig
Beth
Jay Allan
Kid
Al Strapelli
Dr. Evans
George Stover
Bosley Gravel
Turkey Joe
Motorcycle Cop
Willie Brooks
Pieman
James Yeaton
Dead Bum
Ed Peranio
Lieutenant Wilson
Production
Company
Charm City Productions
Company
Dreamland
Producer
John Waters
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