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Desperate Living

“It isn't very pretty…”

★ 6.3 / 10 (126 votes)May 27, 197791 minEN
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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Movie facts

Release dateMay 27, 1977
StatusReleased
Runtime91 min
Rating★ 6.3 / 10
CertificationNC-17
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$65,000
Revenue—
ProductionCharm City Productions, Dreamland
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Crew

Director

John Waters

Writers

John Waters

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Cast

Liz RenayLiz RenayMuffy St. Jacques
Mink StoleMink StolePeggy Gravel
Susan LoweSusan LoweMole McHenry
Edith MasseyEdith MasseyQueen Carlotta
Mary Vivian PearceMary Vivian PearcePrincess Coo-Coo
Jean HillJean HillGrizelda Brown
Brook YeatonBrook YeatonBosley Jr.
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Karen GerwigBeth
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Jay AllanKid
Al StrapelliAl StrapelliDr. Evans
George StoverGeorge StoverBosley Gravel
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Turkey JoeMotorcycle Cop
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