Desperate Living

“The world may never be the same again!”

6.5

1977

1h 31m

ComedyCrime

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.

Key Crew

Director

John Waters

Producers

John Waters

Writers

John Waters

Cinematography

Thomas Loizeaux

Music

Chris Lobinger

Cast (27)

Mink Stole

Peggy Gravel

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