
Desperate Living
“The world may never be the same again!”
1977·1h 31m·en·NC-17
6.4
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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Details
- Director
- John Waters
- Written by
- John Waters
- Produced by
- John Waters
- Composer
- Chris Lobinger
- Studios
- Charm City Productions, Dreamland
Released May 27, 1977·United States·$65,000 budget
Cast

Mink Stole
Peggy Gravel
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Jean Hill
Grizelda Brown

Susan Lowe
Mole McHenry

Liz Renay
Muffy St. Jacques

Edith Massey
Queen Carlotta

Mary Vivian Pearce
Princess Coo-Coo
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Brook Yeaton
Bosley Jr. (as Brook Blake)
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Karen Gerwig
Beth
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Jay Allan
Kid
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Al Strapelli
Dr. Evans

George Stover
Bosley Gravel
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Turkey Joe
Motorcycle Cop
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Willie Brooks
Pieman
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James Yeaton
Dead Bum
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Ed Peranio
Lieutenant Wilson
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Steve Butow
Lt. Grogan







