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Desperate Living

NC-1719771h 31mJohn Waters
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 73%

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"It isn't very pretty…"

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.

ComedyCrime
FascismDelusionExploitationDark ComedyPubic HairMurderCannibalHomeless ShelterCampyShock Humor

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What is Desperate Living (1977) about?

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.

Who stars in Desperate Living?

Desperate Living stars Liz Renay (Muffy St. Jacques), Mink Stole (Peggy Gravel), Susan Lowe (Mole McHenry), Edith Massey (Queen Carlotta), Mary Vivian Pearce (Princess Coo-Coo). The film was directed by John Waters.

How long is Desperate Living?

Desperate Living has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1977. It is rated NC-17.

Is Desperate Living worth watching?

Desperate Living holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 73. Fans of Comedy, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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