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Desperate Living
It isn't very pretty…
6.3(126)19771h 31m
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.
- Director
- John Waters
- Writers
- John Waters
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Cast
Liz Renay
Muffy St. Jacques
Mink Stole
Peggy Gravel
Susan Lowe
Mole McHenry
Edith Massey
Queen Carlotta
Mary Vivian Pearce
Princess Coo-Coo
Jean Hill
Grizelda Brown
Brook Yeaton
Bosley Jr.
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
Channing Wilroy
Lieutenant Wilson
Steve Parker
Goon
Pete Denzer
Goon
Chuck Yeaton
Goon
David Klein
Goon
Ralph Crocker
Goon
Peter Koper
Goon
Sally Albaugh
Hag
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Crew
Directing
- John WatersDirector
Writing
- John WatersWriter
Production
- David SpencerAssociate Producer
- Pat MoranProduction Manager
- James McKenzieAssociate Producer
- Robert MaierUnit Manager
- William PlattAssociate Producer
- John WatersProducer
Camera
- John WatersAdditional Photography
- Thomas LoizeauxDirector of Photography
- Laurel DouglasStill Photographer
- Dave InsleyAssistant Camera
- Steve YeagerStill Photographer
Editing
- Charles RoggeroEditor
Sound
- Robert MaierSound
- Chris LobingerOriginal Music Composer
- Richard EllsberrySound Assistant
- Chris LobingerMusic Arranger
- Allen YarusMusic Arranger
Art
- Steve ParkerAssistant Set Designer
- Ed PeranioAssistant Set Designer
- Vincent PeranioSet Designer
- Dolores DeLuceAssistant Art Director
- Vincent PeranioArt Direction
- Alan RoseTitle Designer
Costume & Make-Up
- Christine MasonHairstylist
- Jon AaronAssistant Hairstylist
- Celeste HallAssistant Hairstylist
- Van SmithCostume Design
- Van SmithMakeup Artist
Crew
- Ed PeranioSpecial Effects
- Tom WatkinsSpecial Effects