Desperate Living

1977 · directed by John Waters

Rating
69/100
Hit
no

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.

Desperate Living (1977), directed by John Waters, rates 69/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

  • Liz Renay
  • Mink Stole
  • Susan Lowe
  • Edith Massey
  • Mary Vivian Pearce
  • Jean Hill
  • Brook Yeaton
  • Karen Gerwig
  • Jay Allan
  • Al Strapelli

Crew

  • Thomas Loizeaux — Director of Photography
  • Charles Roggero — Editor
  • Chris Lobinger — Original Music Composer
  • John Waters — Writer

More from John Waters

  1. Female Trouble (1976) — 78/100
  2. Multiple Maniacs (1970) — 78/100
  3. Hairspray (1988) — 76/100
  4. Polyester (1981) — 75/100
  5. Cry-Baby (1990) — 66/100
  6. Serial Mom (1994) — 66/100

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