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Desperate Living

6.319771h 31mNC-17MovieComedyCrime

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.

DirectorJohn Waters
WriterJohn Waters
ProducerJohn Waters

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Cast · Directed by John Waters

MSMink Stole
Mink Stole
Peggy Gravel
SLSusan Lowe
Susan Lowe
Mole McHenry
EMEdith Massey
Edith Massey
Queen Carlotta
MPMary Vivian Pearce
Mary Vivian Pearce
Princess Coo-Coo
JHJean Hill
Jean Hill
Grizelda Brown
BYBrook Yeaton
Brook Yeaton
Bosley Jr.
KG
Karen Gerwig
Beth
JA
Jay Allan
Kid
ASAl Strapelli
Al Strapelli
Dr. Evans
GSGeorge Stover
George Stover
Bosley Gravel
TJ
Turkey Joe
Motorcycle Cop
WB
Willie Brooks
Pieman

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