Desperate Living (1977) Cast & Crew

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Directed by John Waters.

Cast

• Liz Renay as Muffy St. Jacques
• Mink Stole as Peggy Gravel
• Susan Lowe as Mole McHenry
• Edith Massey as Queen Carlotta
• Mary Vivian Pearce as Princess Coo-Coo
• Jean Hill as Grizelda Brown
• Brook Yeaton as Bosley Jr.
• Karen Gerwig as Beth
• Jay Allan as Kid
• Al Strapelli as Dr. Evans
• George Stover as Bosley Gravel
• Turkey Joe as Motorcycle Cop
• Willie Brooks as Pieman
• James Yeaton as Dead Bum
• Ed Peranio as Lieutenant Wilson
• Steve Butow as Lt. Grogan
• Channing Wilroy as Lieutenant Wilson
• Steve Parker as Goon
• Pete Denzer as Goon
• Chuck Yeaton as Goon
• David Klein as Goon
• Ralph Crocker as Goon
• Peter Koper as Goon
• Sally Albaugh as Hag
• Kenny Orye as Eater
• Warren Newcomb as Page
• Roland Hertz as Muffy's Husband
• Pirie Woods as Babysitter
• Damien Overholser as Baby in Refrigerator
• Ed Butner as Referee
• H.C. Kliemisch as Big Jimmy Dong
• Paul Swift as Mr. Paul
• George Figgs as Herbert
• Marina Melin as Shina
• Cookie Mueller as Flipper
• Pat Moran as Bathroom Pervert
• Sharon Niesp as Shotsie
• George Hulse as Sex Change Doctor
• Dolores DeLuce as Nurse
• Elizabeth Coffey as Bartender

Crew

• John Waters — Director
• John Waters — Writer
• John Waters — Producer
• Chris Lobinger — Original Music Composer
• Thomas Loizeaux — Director of Photography

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