Desperate Living

Desperate Living (1977)

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  • Genre: Comedy, Crime
  • Release Date: 1977-05-27
  • User Rating: 6.5/10 from 100 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 30min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Charm City Productions
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: John Waters
star 6.5/10
From 100 Ratings

Summary

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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  • 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
  • Marina Melin

    as Shina
  • Cookie Mueller

    as Flipper
  • Pat Moran

    as Bathroom Pervert
  • George Hulse

    as Sex Change Doctor
  • Dolores DeLuce

    as Nurse
  • Channing Wilroy

    as Lieutenant Wilson
Directing John Waters Director
Art Steve Parker Assistant Set Designer
Art Ed Peranio Assistant Set Designer
Writing John Waters Writer
Costume & Make-Up Christine Mason Hairstylist
Production David Spencer Associate Producer
Camera John Waters Additional Photography
Art Vincent Peranio Set Designer
Production Pat Moran Production Manager
Production James McKenzie Associate Producer
Costume & Make-Up Jon Aaron Assistant Hairstylist
Production Robert Maier Unit Manager
Costume & Make-Up Celeste Hall Assistant Hairstylist
Art Dolores DeLuce Assistant Art Director
Production William Platt Associate Producer
Costume & Make-Up Van Smith Costume Design
Sound Robert Maier Sound
Sound Chris Lobinger Original Music Composer
Art Vincent Peranio Art Direction
Production John Waters Producer
Editing Charles Roggero Editor
Costume & Make-Up Van Smith Makeup Artist
Camera Thomas Loizeaux Director of Photography

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