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Desperate Living (1977)

Overview

ComedyCrime

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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dark comedymurderindependent filmlesbianfascismcannibalhomeless shelterdelusionpubic hairsex change
John Waters

Director

John Waters

ReleasedMay 27, 1977
Runtime1h 31m
StatusReleased
Budget$65K
Dreamland
Charm City Productions

Top Cast

Liz Renay

Liz Renay

Muffy St. Jacques

Mink Stole

Mink Stole

Peggy Gravel

Susan Lowe

Susan Lowe

Mole McHenry

Edith Massey

Edith Massey

Queen Carlotta

Mary Vivian Pearce

Mary Vivian Pearce

Princess Coo-Coo

George Stover

George Stover

Bosley Gravel

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