Desperate Living
1977 · Movie · NC-17 · 91 min · ★ 6.4
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.
Also known as Mortville · John Waters' Desperate Living
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Details
- Years
- 1977
- Release date
- 1977-05-27
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NC-17
- Runtime
- 91 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.4/10 (117 votes)
Themes
- fascism
- delusion
- dark comedy
- sex change
- pubic hair
- murder
- cannibal
- homeless shelter
- lesbian
- independent film
Cast & crew
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.
- KG
Karen Gerwig
as Beth
- JA
Jay Allan
as Kid
Al Strapelli
as Dr. Evans
Directed by John Waters