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Desperate Living

Comedy • Crime • 1977 • 1h 31m

Desperate Living movie poster

RATING★ 3.2

RUNTIME1h 31m

LANGUAGEEN

STATUSReleased

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📖 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.

🎥 Production Details

Tagline: “It isn't very pretty…”
Release Status: Released
Genres: Comedy, Crime
Director: John Waters
Original Language: EN

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🎭 Cast

Liz Renay

Liz RenayMuffy St. Jacques

Mink Stole

Mink StolePeggy Gravel

Susan Lowe

Susan LoweMole McHenry

Edith Massey

Edith MasseyQueen Carlotta

Mary Vivian Pearce

Mary Vivian PearcePrincess Coo-Coo

Jean Hill

Jean HillGrizelda Brown

Brook Yeaton

Brook YeatonBosley Jr.

K

Karen GerwigBeth

J

Jay AllanKid

Al Strapelli

Al StrapelliDr. Evans

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desperate Living about?: 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.
Who directed Desperate Living?: Desperate Living was directed by John Waters.
When was Desperate Living released?: Desperate Living was released on May 27, 1977.
How long is Desperate Living?: Desperate Living has a runtime of 1h 31m.
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