Desperate Living
It isn't very pretty…
19771h 31m6.3(121 votes)
ComedyCrime
Synopsis
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.
Desperate Living (1977) is a comedy and crime film directed by John Waters. It stars Liz Renay, Mink Stole, and Susan Lowe. The film runs for 1 hour 31 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.3 out of 10 from 121 votes.
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Director
Cast
Liz Renay
Muffy St. Jacques
Mink Stole
Peggy Gravel
Susan Lowe
Mole McHenry
Edith Massey
Queen Carlotta
Mary Vivian Pearce
Princess Coo-Coo
Jean Hill
Grizelda Brown
Brook Yeaton
Bosley Jr.
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Who stars in Desperate Living?
Desperate Living stars Liz Renay, Mink Stole, Susan Lowe, and Edith Massey, and was directed by John Waters.
How long is Desperate Living?
Desperate Living has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes.
When did Desperate Living come out?
Desperate Living was released in 1977.
What genre is Desperate Living?
Desperate Living is a comedy and crime film.
Is Desperate Living worth watching?
Desperate Living holds an average audience score of 6.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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