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Desperate Living

“It isn't very pretty…”

★ 6.4 TMDB Rating · 125 votes

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
Release date
May 27, 1977
Original language
English
Origin
United States

Cast of Desperate Living

  • Portrait of Liz Renay

    Liz Renay

    Muffy St. Jacques

  • Portrait of Mink Stole

    Mink Stole

    Peggy Gravel

  • Portrait of Susan Lowe

    Susan Lowe

    Mole McHenry

  • Portrait of Edith Massey

    Edith Massey

    Queen Carlotta

  • Portrait of Mary Vivian Pearce

    Mary Vivian Pearce

    Princess Coo-Coo

  • Portrait of Jean Hill

    Jean Hill

    Grizelda Brown

  • Portrait of Brook Yeaton

    Brook Yeaton

    Bosley Jr.

  • Karen Gerwig

    Beth

  • Jay Allan

    Kid

  • Portrait of Al Strapelli

    Al Strapelli

    Dr. Evans

  • Portrait of George Stover

    George Stover

    Bosley Gravel

  • Turkey Joe

    Motorcycle Cop

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