Desperate Living (1977)

May 27, 1977 (US) • Comedy, Crime • 91m

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.

Director

John Waters

Writer

John Waters

Top Billed

Liz Renay

Keywords

fascism delusion exploitation dark comedy pubic hair murder cannibal homeless shelter shock humor lgbt lesbian independent film

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Top Billed 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.

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

Channing Wilroy

Lieutenant Wilson

Steve Parker

Goon

Pete Denzer

Goon

Chuck Yeaton

Goon

David Klein

Goon

Ralph Crocker

Goon

Peter Koper

Goon

Sally Albaugh

Hag

Kenny Orye

Eater

Warren Newcomb

Page

Roland Hertz

Muffy's Husband

Pirie Woods

Babysitter

Damien Overholser

Baby in Refrigerator

Ed Butner

Referee

H.C. Kliemisch

Big Jimmy Dong

Paul Swift

Mr. Paul

George Figgs

Herbert

Marina Melin

Shina

Cookie Mueller

Flipper

Pat Moran

Bathroom Pervert

Sharon Niesp

Shotsie

George Hulse

Sex Change Doctor

Dolores DeLuce

Nurse

Elizabeth Coffey

Bartender

Frank J. Butler

Harmonica Player (uncredited)

Frank Crivelli

Citizen of Mortville (uncredited)

Richard Ellsberry

Patient in Waiting Room (uncredited)

Crew

John Waters

Director

John Waters

Writer

James McKenzie

Associate Producer

William Platt

Associate Producer

David Spencer

Associate Producer

John Waters

Additional Photography

Christine Mason

Hairstylist

Jon Aaron

Assistant Hairstylist

Celeste Hall

Assistant Hairstylist

Robert Maier

Unit Manager

Pat Moran

Production Manager

Dolores DeLuce

Assistant Art Director

Vincent Peranio

Set Designer

Ed Peranio

Assistant Set Designer

Steve Parker

Assistant Set Designer

John Waters

Producer

Chris Lobinger

Original Music Composer

Thomas Loizeaux

Director of Photography

Charles Roggero

Editor

Vincent Peranio

Art Direction

Van Smith

Costume Design

Van Smith

Makeup Artist

Robert Maier

Sound

Ed Peranio

Special Effects

Tom Watkins

Special Effects

Alan Rose

Title Designer

Richard Ellsberry

Sound Assistant

Laurel Douglas

Still Photographer

Dave Insley

Assistant Camera

Steve Yeager

Still Photographer

Chris Lobinger

Music Arranger

Allen Yarus

Music Arranger

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Status

Released

Original Language

Budget

$65,000

Revenue

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Desperate Living (1977)

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