

Desperate Living
1977-05-27 · 91 min · ★ 6.3
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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- Directors
- John Waters
- Production companies
- Charm City Productions, Dreamland
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 65,000
Top Cast
Liz RenayMuffy St. Jacques
Mink StolePeggy Gravel
Susan LoweMole McHenry
Edith MasseyQueen Carlotta
Mary Vivian PearcePrincess Coo-Coo
Jean HillGrizelda Brown
Brook YeatonBosley Jr.
Al StrapelliDr. Evans
George StoverBosley Gravel
Ed PeranioLieutenant Wilson
Channing WilroyLieutenant Wilson
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