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Desperate Living
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.
1977 · Directed by John Waters · 91 min · Comedy · Crime · 10 frames
Tagline
It isn't very pretty…
Crew
- Written by: John Waters
- Cinematography: Thomas Loizeaux
- Edited by: Charles Roggero
- Music: Chris Lobinger
- Produced by: John Waters
Cast
- Liz Renay as Muffy St. Jacques
- Mink Stole as Peggy Gravel
- Susan Lowe as Mole McHenry
- Edith Massey as Queen Carlotta
- Mary Vivian Pearce as Princess Coo-Coo
- Jean Hill as Grizelda Brown
- Brook Yeaton as Bosley Jr.
- Karen Gerwig as Beth
- Jay Allan as Kid
- Al Strapelli as Dr. Evans
Production
- Country: United States of America
- Language: English
- Studios: Charm City Productions, Dreamland
- Budget: $65,000
- Themes: fascism, delusion, exploitation, dark comedy, pubic hair, murder, cannibal, homeless shelter, campy, shock humor
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