Film
Desperate Living
1977 · 1h 31m · Comedy · Crime
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- 7.0
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- 73%
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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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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
Steve Butow
Lt. Grogan
Crew
- John WatersDirector · Writer · Producer
- Thomas LoizeauxDirector of Photography
- Chris LobingerOriginal Music Composer
- Charles RoggeroEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- May 27, 1977
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Rated
- NC-17
- Budget
- $65,000
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime
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