Desperate Living
6.3·1977·Comedy · Crime

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.

About Desperate Living

Director

John Waters

Cast

Liz Renay, Mink Stole, Susan Lowe, Edith Massey, Mary Vivian Pearce

Genres

Comedy · Crime

Maturity rating

NC-17

Score 6.3 • 1977 • Film

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