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Desperate Living

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6.5/10 • 110

1977-05-271h 31m

ComedyCrime

The world may never be the same again!

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.

Directors
John Waters
Writters
John Waters
Editors
John Waters, Charles Roggero

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  1. Mink Stole

    Mink Stole

    Peggy Gravel

  2. Jean Hill

    Jean Hill

    Grizelda Brown

  3. Susan Lowe

    Susan Lowe

    Mole McHenry

  4. Liz Renay

    Liz Renay

    Muffy St. Jacques

  5. Edith Massey

    Edith Massey

    Queen Carlotta

  6. Mary Vivian Pearce

    Mary Vivian Pearce

    Princess Coo-Coo

  7. Brook Yeaton

    Brook Yeaton

    Bosley Jr. (as Brook Blake)

  8. Karen Gerwig

    Karen Gerwig

    Beth

  9. Jay Allan

    Jay Allan

    Kid

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$65,000.00
Revenue
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Keywords
fascismdelusiondark comedysex changepubic hairmurdercannibalhomeless shelterlesbianindependent film