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Feature film — 1977

Desperate Living (1977)

6.31h 31mComedy — Crime

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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A high-signal pick with 126 votes.

Charm City Productions / Dreamland

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Director: John Waters

On screen

Cast & crew

Liz Renay as Muffy St. Jacques

Liz Renay

Muffy St. Jacques

Mink Stole as Peggy Gravel

Mink Stole

Peggy Gravel

Susan Lowe as Mole McHenry

Susan Lowe

Mole McHenry

Edith Massey as Queen Carlotta

Edith Massey

Queen Carlotta

Mary Vivian Pearce as Princess Coo-Coo

Mary Vivian Pearce

Princess Coo-Coo

Jean Hill as Grizelda Brown

Jean Hill

Grizelda Brown

Brook Yeaton as Bosley Jr.

Brook Yeaton

Bosley Jr.

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Karen Gerwig

Beth

J

Jay Allan

Kid

Al Strapelli as Dr. Evans

Al Strapelli

Dr. Evans

George Stover as Bosley Gravel

George Stover

Bosley Gravel

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