Desperate Living

Desperate Living

6.4IMDb Score
Released:1977-05-27
Genre:Comedy, Crime
Duration:91 min
Country:United States of America
Director:John Waters
Actors:Liz Renay, Mink Stole, Susan Lowe, Edith Massey, Mary Vivian Pearce
Production:Charm City Productions, Dreamland

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.

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