Desperate Living

It isn't very pretty…

6.419771h 31mReleased

Comedy

Crime

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.

StatusReleased

Release Date1977-05-27

Runtime1h 31m

LanguagesEnglish

CountriesUnited States of America

Budget$65,000

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Fandango At Home

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Cast & Crew

Liz Renay

as Muffy St. Jacques

Mink Stole

as Peggy Gravel

Susan Lowe

as Mole McHenry

Edith Massey

as Queen Carlotta

Mary Vivian Pearce

as Princess Coo-Coo

Jean Hill

as Grizelda Brown

Brook Yeaton

as Bosley Jr.

Karen Gerwig

as Beth

Jay Allan

as Kid

Al Strapelli

as Dr. Evans

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