Desperate Living (1977)

  • NC-17
  • 05/27/1977 (US)
  • Comedy, Crime
  • 1h 31m

The world may never be the same again!

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.

John Waters

Director, Writer

Cast

Mink Stole's headshot

Mink Stole

Peggy Gravel
Jean Hill's headshot

Jean Hill

Grizelda Brown
Susan Lowe's headshot

Susan Lowe

Mole McHenry
Liz Renay's headshot

Liz Renay

Muffy St. Jacques
Edith Massey's headshot

Edith Massey

Queen Carlotta
Mary Vivian Pearce's headshot

Mary Vivian Pearce

Princess Coo-Coo
Brook Yeaton's headshot

Brook Yeaton

Bosley Jr. (as Brook Blake)
Karen Gerwig's headshot

Karen Gerwig

Beth

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