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Desperate Living

197791 min 6.3 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

“It isn't very pretty…”

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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Release / first air1977-05-27
Original languageEN
GenresComedy, Crime
DirectorJohn Waters
WriterJohn Waters
Budget$65,000
RevenueNot available
ProductionCharm City Productions, Dreamland

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10 cast members
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.
Karen GerwigKaren GerwigBeth
Jay AllanJay AllanKid
Al StrapelliAl StrapelliDr. Evans

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#fascism#delusion#exploitation#dark comedy#pubic hair#murder#cannibal#homeless shelter#campy#shock humor#lgbt#lesbian#independent film

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