Desperate Living
“It isn't very pretty…”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-27
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 27, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$65K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Waters
- Screenplay & Story
- John Waters
- Original Score
- Chris Lobinger
- Original Title
- Desperate Living
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $65K
- Production Studios
- Charm City Productions, Dreamland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Waters
John Waters
Chris Lobinger
John Waters, Thomas Loizeaux
Charles Roggero
John Waters
Department Leadership Roster
John Waters
Director
John Waters
Writer
Van Smith
Costume Design
Charles Roggero
Editor
Thomas Loizeaux
Director of Photography
John Waters
Producer
Chris Lobinger
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desperate Living
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Desperate Living about?
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.
Who directed Desperate Living?
Desperate Living was directed by John Waters.
Who stars in Desperate Living?
The principal cast of Desperate Living includes Liz Renay, Mink Stole, Susan Lowe, Edith Massey, Mary Vivian Pearce.
When was Desperate Living released and how long is it?
Desperate Living was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Desperate Living?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Desperate Living was composed by Chris Lobinger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Desperate Living?
Desperate Living holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).