- HD 1080
- Runtime: 91m.
- Status: Released
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- Languages: en
- Country: United States of America
- Director: John Waters
- Stars: Mink Stole, Jean Hill, Susan Lowe, Liz Renay, Edith Massey
- keywords: fascism, delusion, dark comedy, sex change, pubic hair, murder, cannibal, homeless shelter, lesbian, independent film
- Production_studio: Charm City Productions, Dreamland Productions
- Slogan: The world may never be the same again!
- providers: Criterion Channel
- The Desperate Living is featured in the top rankings of 1977
- #22 in Top Comedy Movies of 1977
- #18 in Top Crime Movies of 1977
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.
