Desperate Living
The world may never be the same again!
1977
Rated
R
90
minutes
Comedy, Crime
Directed By:
John Waters
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.
Language
English
Release Date
May 27, 1977
Budget
$65,000
Cast
Mink Stole
Peggy Gravel
Jean Hill
Grizelda Brown
Susan Lowe
Mole McHenry
Liz Renay
Muffy St. Jacques
Edith Massey
Queen Carlotta
Mary Vivian Pearce
Princess Coo-Coo
Brook Yeaton
Bosley Jr. (as Brook Blake)
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
Pirie Woods
Babysitter
H.C. Kliemisch
Big Jimmy Dong
Paul Swift
Mr. Paul
George Figgs
Herbert
Marina Melin
Shina
Cookie Mueller
Flipper
Pat Moran
Bathroom Pervert
George Hulse
Sex Change Doctor
Dolores DeLuce
Nurse
Channing Wilroy
Lieutenant Wilson
Show Full Crew
Directing
Costume & Make-Up
Van Smith
Costume Design
Van Smith
Makeup Artist
Christine Mason
Hairstylist
Jon Aaron
Assistant Hairstylist
Celeste Hall
Assistant Hairstylist
Camera
Sound
Production
John Waters
Producer
Pat Moran
Production Manager
Robert Maier
Unit Manager
James McKenzie
Associate Producer
David Spencer
Associate Producer
William Platt
Associate Producer
Editing
Art
Ed Peranio
Assistant Set Designer
Vincent Peranio
Art Direction
Vincent Peranio
Set Designer
Dolores DeLuce
Assistant Art Director
Steve Parker
Assistant Set Designer
Writing