Desperate Living
“The world may never be the same again!”
Comedy
Crime
Synopsis
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.
About This Film
Desperate Living is a 1977 comedy, crime film directed by John Waters. With a runtime of 91 minutes, the film has earned an audience rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 114 votes on TMDB. The film stars Mink Stole, Jean Hill, Susan Lowe, Liz Renay, Edith Massey among its cast of 27 credited actors.
Cast
Mink Stole
as Peggy Gravel
Jean Hill
as Grizelda Brown
Susan Lowe
as Mole McHenry
Liz Renay
as Muffy St. Jacques
Edith Massey
as Queen Carlotta
Mary Vivian Pearce
as Princess Coo-Coo
Brook Yeaton
as Bosley Jr. (as Brook Blake)
Karen Gerwig
as Beth
Jay Allan
as Kid
Al Strapelli
as Dr. Evans
George Stover
as Bosley Gravel
Turkey Joe
as Motorcycle Cop
Willie Brooks
as Pieman
James Yeaton
as Dead Bum
Ed Peranio
as Lieutenant Wilson
Steve Butow
as Lt. Grogan
Pirie Woods
as Babysitter
H.C. Kliemisch
as Big Jimmy Dong
Paul Swift
as Mr. Paul
George Figgs
as Herbert
Crew
John Waters — Director
John Waters — Writer
John Waters — Producer
Chris Lobinger — Original Music Composer
Thomas Loizeaux — Director of Photography
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