Desperate Living

Desperate Living (1977)

18
27/05/1977 (GB)
Comedy, Crime
1h 31m

The world may never be the same again!

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.

  • John WatersDirector, Writer
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $65,000

Keywords

  • fascism
  • delusion
  • dark comedy
  • sex change
  • pubic hair
  • murder
  • cannibal
  • homeless shelter
  • lesbian
  • independent film

Top Billed Cast

Mink Stole

Mink Stole

Peggy Gravel

Jean Hill

Grizelda Brown

Susan Lowe

Susan Lowe

Mole McHenry

Liz Renay

Liz Renay

Muffy St. Jacques

Edith Massey

Edith Massey

Queen Carlotta

Mary Vivian Pearce

Mary Vivian Pearce

Princess Coo-Coo

Brook Yeaton

Bosley Jr. (as Brook Blake)

Karen Gerwig

Beth

Jay Allan

Kid

Al Strapelli

Dr. Evans

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