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The world may never be the same again! - Desperate Living
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Title: Desperate Living

Release Date: 27 May 1977

Runtime: 1h 31m

Genre: Comedy, Crime

Director: Charm City Productions, Dreamland Productions

Production Companies: Charm City Productions, Dreamland Productions

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.

Additional Information

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.5 (101 votes)

Cast

  • Peggy Gravel: Mink Stole
  • Grizelda Brown: Jean Hill
  • Mole McHenry: Susan Lowe
  • Muffy St. Jacques: Liz Renay
  • Queen Carlotta: Edith Massey
  • Princess Coo-Coo: Mary Vivian Pearce
  • Bosley Jr. (as Brook Blake): Brook Yeaton
  • Beth: Karen Gerwig
  • Kid: Jay Allan
  • Dr. Evans: Al Strapelli
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