Desperate Living

Desperate Living (1977)

The world may never be the same again!

  • Genre: Comedy, Crime
  • Release Date: 1977-05-27
  • User Rating: 6.4/10 from 116 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 31min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Charm City Productions
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: John Waters
star 6.4/10
From 116 Ratings
7.0

Summary

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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  • 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.
  • Karen Gerwig

    as Beth
  • Jay Allan

    as Kid
  • Al Strapelli

    as Dr. Evans
  • George Stover

    as Bosley Gravel
  • Turkey Joe

    as Motorcycle Cop
  • Willie Brooks

    as Pieman
  • James Yeaton

    as Dead Bum
  • Ed Peranio

    as Lieutenant Wilson
  • Steve Butow

    as Lt. Grogan
  • Channing Wilroy

    as Lieutenant Wilson
  • Steve Parker

    as Goon
  • Pete Denzer

    as Goon
  • Chuck Yeaton

    as Goon
  • David Klein

    as Goon
  • Ralph Crocker

    as Goon
  • Peter Koper

    as Goon
  • Sally Albaugh

    as Hag
  • Kenny Orye

    as Eater
  • Warren Newcomb

    as Page
  • Roland Hertz

    as Muffy's Husband
  • Pirie Woods

    as Babysitter
  • Damien Overholser

    as Baby in Refrigerator
  • Ed Butner

    as Referee
  • H.C. Kliemisch

    as Big Jimmy Dong
  • Paul Swift

    as Mr. Paul
  • George Figgs

    as Herbert
  • Marina Melin

    as Shina
  • Cookie Mueller

    as Flipper
  • Pat Moran

    as Bathroom Pervert
  • Sharon Niesp

    as Shotsie
  • George Hulse

    as Sex Change Doctor
  • Dolores DeLuce

    as Nurse
  • Elizabeth Coffey

    as Bartender
  • Frank J. Butler

    as Harmonica Player (uncredited)
  • Frank Crivelli

    as Citizen of Mortville (uncredited)
  • Richard Ellsberry

    as Patient in Waiting Room (uncredited)
Directing John Waters Director
Art Steve Parker Assistant Set Designer
Art Ed Peranio Assistant Set Designer
Writing John Waters Writer
Costume & Make-Up Christine Mason Hairstylist
Production David Spencer Associate Producer
Camera John Waters Additional Photography
Art Vincent Peranio Set Designer
Production Pat Moran Production Manager
Production James McKenzie Associate Producer
Costume & Make-Up Jon Aaron Assistant Hairstylist
Production Robert Maier Unit Manager
Costume & Make-Up Celeste Hall Assistant Hairstylist
Art Dolores DeLuce Assistant Art Director
Production William Platt Associate Producer
Costume & Make-Up Van Smith Costume Design
Sound Robert Maier Sound
Sound Chris Lobinger Original Music Composer
Art Vincent Peranio Art Direction
Production John Waters Producer
Editing Charles Roggero Editor
Costume & Make-Up Van Smith Makeup Artist
Camera Thomas Loizeaux Director of Photography
Crew Ed Peranio Special Effects
Crew Tom Watkins Special Effects
Art Alan Rose Title Designer
Sound Richard Ellsberry Sound Assistant
Camera Laurel Douglas Still Photographer
Camera Dave Insley Assistant Camera
Camera Steve Yeager Still Photographer
Sound Chris Lobinger Music Arranger
Sound Allen Yarus Music Arranger

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