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Desperate Living

It isn't very pretty…

★ 6.3 1977 91 min NC-17 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.

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Desperate Living in its release era

Released in 1977, Desperate Living sits inside the 1970s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1977-05-27
Rating
NC-17
TMDB score
6.3/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
United States of America
Studio
Charm City Productions, Dreamland

People behind the title

DirectorJohn WatersWriterJohn WatersCastLiz RenayCastMink StoleCastSusan LoweCastEdith MasseyCastMary Vivian Pearce

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