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.
Desperate Living
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Overview
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
Budget
65.0K
Status
Released
Production
Charm City Productions, Dreamland
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
Kenny Orye
Eater
Warren Newcomb
Page
Roland Hertz
Muffy's Husband
Pirie Woods
Babysitter
Damien Overholser
Baby in Refrigerator
Ed Butner
Referee
H.C. Kliemisch
Big Jimmy Dong
Paul Swift
Mr. Paul
George Figgs
Herbert
Marina Melin
Shina
Cookie Mueller
Flipper
Pat Moran
Bathroom Pervert
Sharon Niesp
Shotsie
George Hulse
Sex Change Doctor
Dolores DeLuce
Nurse
Elizabeth Coffey
Bartender
Frank J. Butler
Harmonica Player (uncredited)
Frank Crivelli
Citizen of Mortville (uncredited)
Richard Ellsberry
Patient in Waiting Room (uncredited)
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