Desperate Living
In Theaters
May 27, 1977
Runtime: 1h 31m
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 & Crew
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.
- KG
Karen Gerwig
Beth
- JA
Jay Allan
Kid
Al Strapelli
Dr. Evans
George Stover
Bosley Gravel
- TJ
Turkey Joe
Motorcycle Cop
- WB
Willie Brooks
Pieman
- JY
James Yeaton
Dead Bum
Ed Peranio
Lieutenant Wilson
- SB
Steve Butow
Lt. Grogan
Channing Wilroy
Lieutenant Wilson
- SP
Steve Parker
Goon
John Waters
Director
John Waters
Writer
Media
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