Movie

Desperate Living

“The world may never be the same again!”

★ 6.4(117)19771h 31m

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Good to know

Director: John Waters
Release date: 1977-05-27
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Budget: $65,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Charm City Productions

Desperate Living — trailer

About Desperate Living

Desperate Living is a 1977 movie in the Comedy and Crime genres, directed by John Waters, starring Liz Renay, Mink Stole and Susan Lowe. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 117 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Desperate Living in Turkey — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Themes & keywords

fascismdelusiondark comedysex changepubic hairmurdercannibalhomeless shelterlesbianindependent film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Desperate Living in Turkey?+

Desperate Living is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Turkey. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Desperate Living on Netflix?+

Desperate Living is not on Netflix in Turkey right now.

How long is Desperate Living?+

Desperate Living has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in Desperate Living?+

Desperate Living stars Liz Renay, Mink Stole, Susan Lowe, Edith Massey and Mary Vivian Pearce.

When did Desperate Living come out?+

Desperate Living is a 1977 movie directed by John Waters.

What genre is Desperate Living?+

Desperate Living is Comedy and Crime film.

Who directed Desperate Living?+

Desperate Living was directed by John Waters.