Desperate Living
The world may never be the same again!
1977 | 91m | English
Popularity: 1 (history)
| Director: | John Waters |
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| Writer: | John Waters |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | May 27, 1977 |
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| Director: | John Waters |
| Writer: | John Waters |
| Genres: | Comedy, Crime |
| Keywords | fascism, delusion, pubic hair, murder, dark comedy, sex change, cannibal, homeless shelter, lesbian, independent film |
| Production Companies | Charm City Productions, Dreamland |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $65,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 01, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Chris Lobinger | Original Music Composer |
| Thomas Loizeaux | Director of Photography |
| Charles Roggero | Editor |
| Vincent Peranio | Art Direction, Set Designer |
| Van Smith | Costume Design, Makeup Artist |
| Robert Maier | Sound, Unit Manager |
| Christine Mason | Hairstylist |
| Jon Aaron | Assistant Hairstylist |
| Celeste Hall | Assistant Hairstylist |
| Pat Moran | Production Manager |
| Ed Peranio | Special Effects, Assistant Set Designer |
| Steve Parker | Assistant Set Designer |
| John Waters | Writer, Director, Additional Photography |
| Dolores DeLuce | Assistant Art Director |
| Tom Watkins | Special Effects |
| Alan Rose | Title Designer |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| James McKenzie | Associate Producer |
| William Platt | Associate Producer |
| David Spencer | Associate Producer |
| John Waters | Producer |
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| 2024 | 4 | 11 | 18 | 6 |
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