Desperate Living (1977)

Directed by John Waters

Desperate Living movie poster

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.

Genre: Comedy, Crime

Language: en

Production

Cinematographer: Thomas Loizeaux · Composer: Chris Lobinger · Editor: Charles Roggero

Production: Charm City Productions

Budget: $65K

1 screening currently listed

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