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Desperate Living (1977)

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.
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John Waters profile
John Waters

Director

Cast

Mink Stole profile
Mink Stole

Peggy Gravel

Jean Hill profile
Jean Hill

Grizelda Brown

Susan Lowe profile
Susan Lowe

Mole McHenry

Liz Renay profile
Liz Renay

Muffy St. Jacques

Edith Massey profile
Edith Massey

Queen Carlotta

Mary Vivian Pearce profile
Mary Vivian Pearce

Princess Coo-Coo

Brook Yeaton profile
Brook Yeaton

Bosley Jr. (as Brook Blake)

Karen Gerwig profile
Karen Gerwig

Beth

Jay Allan profile
Jay Allan

Kid

Al Strapelli profile
Al Strapelli

Dr. Evans

George Stover profile
George Stover

Bosley Gravel

Turkey Joe profile
Turkey Joe

Motorcycle Cop

Mink Stole profile
Mink Stole

Peggy Gravel

Jean Hill profile
Jean Hill

Grizelda Brown

Susan Lowe profile
Susan Lowe

Mole McHenry

Liz Renay profile
Liz Renay

Muffy St. Jacques

Edith Massey profile
Edith Massey

Queen Carlotta

Mary Vivian Pearce profile
Mary Vivian Pearce

Princess Coo-Coo

Brook Yeaton profile
Brook Yeaton

Bosley Jr. (as Brook Blake)

Karen Gerwig profile
Karen Gerwig

Beth

Jay Allan profile
Jay Allan

Kid

Al Strapelli profile
Al Strapelli

Dr. Evans

George Stover profile
George Stover

Bosley Gravel

Turkey Joe profile
Turkey Joe

Motorcycle Cop

Extra

Release Date

May 27, 1977

Original Language

English

Budget

$65,000.00

Production Company

Charm City Productions logoDreamland logoNew Line Cinema logo

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