Desperate Living 1977
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SplatAfter 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Peggy Gravel
as Grizelda Brown
as Mole McHenry
as Muffy St. Jacques
as Queen Carlotta
as Princess Coo-Coo
as Bosley Jr. (as Brook Blake)
as Beth
as Kid
as Dr. Evans
Director:
Writer:
John Waters
Stars:
Mink Stole, Jean Hill, Susan Lowe, Liz Renay, Edith Massey, Mary Vivian Pearce, Brook Yeaton, Karen Gerwig, Jay Allan, Al Strapelli,
Genres:
Comedy,Crime
Release Date:
1977 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
91 min
MMPA Rating:
NC-17
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Desperate Living
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
JW
Cast
as Peggy Gravel
as Grizelda Brown
as Mole McHenry
as Muffy St. Jacques
as Queen Carlotta
as Princess Coo-Coo
as Bosley Jr. (as Brook Blake)
as Beth
as Kid
as Dr. Evans
as Bosley Gravel
as Motorcycle Cop
as Pieman
as Dead Bum
as Lieutenant Wilson
as Lt. Grogan
as Babysitter
as Big Jimmy Dong
as Mr. Paul
as Herbert
as Shina
as Flipper
as Bathroom Pervert
as Sex Change Doctor
as Nurse
as Lieutenant Wilson
as Bartender
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