Desperate Living (1977)
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $65,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 7.265 |
Directed By
John Waters
Crew
John Waters
Steve Parker
Ed Peranio
John Waters
Christine Mason
David Spencer
John Waters
Vincent Peranio
Pat Moran
James McKenzie
Jon Aaron
Robert Maier
Celeste Hall
Dolores DeLuce
William Platt
Van Smith
Robert Maier
Chris Lobinger
Vincent Peranio
John Waters
Charles Roggero
Van Smith
Thomas Loizeaux
Ed Peranio
Tom Watkins
Alan Rose
TOP CAST
Mink Stole
Peggy Gravel
Jean Hill
Grizelda Brown
Susan Lowe
Mole McHenry
Liz Renay
Muffy St. Jacques
Edith Massey
Queen Carlotta
Mary Vivian Pearce
Princess Coo-Coo
Brook Yeaton
Bosley Jr. (as Brook Blake)
Karen Gerwig
Beth
Jay Allan
Kid
Al Strapelli
Dr. Evans
George Stover
Bosley Gravel
Turkey Joe
Motorcycle Cop
Willie Brooks
Pieman
James Yeaton
Dead Bum
Ed Peranio
Lieutenant Wilson
Steve Butow
Lt. Grogan
Pirie Woods
Babysitter
H.C. Kliemisch
Big Jimmy Dong
Paul Swift
Mr. Paul
George Figgs
Herbert
Marina Melin
Shina
Cookie Mueller
Flipper
Pat Moran
Bathroom Pervert
George Hulse
Sex Change Doctor
Dolores DeLuce
Nurse
Channing Wilroy
Lieutenant Wilson
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