Film
Desperate Living
1977 · 1h 31m · Comedy · Crime
It isn't very pretty…
- IMDb
- 7.0
- Rotten Tomatoes
- 73%
On Vescene
No Vescene ratings yet — sign in and be the first.
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.
Where to watch
Fandango At Home
Availability data by JustWatch
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
Crew
- John WatersDirector · Writer · Producer
- Thomas LoizeauxDirector of Photography
- Chris LobingerOriginal Music Composer
- Charles RoggeroEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- May 27, 1977
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Rated
- NC-17
- Budget
- $65,000
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime
Similar films
Streets of Rio
2008
Vampire's Kiss
1989
Perfect Stranger
2007
The Trixxer
2004
My Baby Bright
2018
Between Them
2021
Meet the Feebles
1989
What Have I Done to Deserve This?
1984
Duplex
2003
Deadline for Murder: From the Files of Edna Buchanan
1995
The Perfect Christmas
2023
Elders Club
2023
Rate it on Vescene
Rate films and shows on two axes — quality and fun — and share taste with friends.