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Desperate Living

Desperate Living

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.

Overview
Cast
Crew
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Desperate Living

Overview
Cast
Crew
Recommendations

Status

Released

Release Date

May 27, 1977

Runtime

1h 31m

Genres

Comedy, Crime

User Score

65%

Original Title

Desperate Living

Production Companies

Charm City Productions, Dreamland

Director

John Waters

Budget

$65,000

Status

Released

Release Date

May 27, 1977

Runtime

1h 31m

Genres

Comedy
Crime

User Score

65%

Original Title

Desperate Living

Production Companies

Charm City Productions
Dreamland

Director

John Waters

Budget

$65,000

Keywords

homeless shelter

independent film

Description

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.