Desperate Living(1977)
“It isn't very pretty…”
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
Studio
Charm City Productions
Budget
$65K
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
as Beth
Jay Allan
as Kid
Al Strapelli
as Dr. Evans
George Stover
as Bosley Gravel
Turkey Joe
as Motorcycle Cop
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1977
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$65K
Production Companies
Charm City Productions • Dreamland
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Desperate Living?▼
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What is Desperate Living about?▼
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.
Who directed Desperate Living?▼
Desperate Living was directed by John Waters and released in 1977. It is a comedy, crime film.
How long is Desperate Living?▼
Desperate Living has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in Desperate Living?▼
The cast of Desperate Living includes 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 and more.
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