fascism,delusion,dark comedy,sex change,pubic hair,murder,cannibal,homeless shelter,lesbian,independent film

Desperate Living (1977)

Poster for Desperate Living

The world may never be the same again!

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
John Waters
  • Profile picture of Mink Stole
    Peggy Gravel Mink Stole
  • Profile picture of Susan Lowe
    Mole McHenry Susan Lowe
  • Profile picture of Liz Renay
    Muffy St. Jacques Liz Renay
  • Profile picture of Edith Massey
    Queen Carlotta Edith Massey
  • Profile picture of Mary Vivian Pearce
    Princess Coo-Coo Mary Vivian Pearce
  • Profile picture of George Stover
    Bosley Gravel George Stover
  • Profile picture of Paul Swift
    Mr. Paul Paul Swift
  • Profile picture of George Figgs
    Herbert George Figgs

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Keywords

  • fascism
  • delusion
  • dark comedy
  • sex change
  • pubic hair
  • murder
  • cannibal
  • homeless shelter
  • lesbian
  • independent film