Desperate Living
The world may never be the same again!
1977 · 1h 31m · X
Comedy, Crime
Directed by
John Waters
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- John Waters Director
- Liz Renay as Muffy St. Jacques
- Mink Stole as Peggy Gravel
- Susan Lowe as Mole McHenry
- Edith Massey as Queen Carlotta
- Mary Vivian Pearce as Princess Coo-Coo
- Jean Hill as Grizelda Brown
- Brook Yeaton as Bosley Jr. (as Brook Blake)
- Karen Gerwig as Beth
- Jay Allan as Kid
- Al Strapelli as Dr. Evans
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