“It isn't very pretty…”
★6.3(126)·1977·1h 31m·Released·Comedy · Crime
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.
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Cast & Crew
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
Willie Brooks
Pieman
James Yeaton
Dead Bum
Ed Peranio
Lieutenant Wilson
Steve Butow
Lt. Grogan
Channing Wilroy
Lieutenant Wilson
Steve Parker
Goon
Pete Denzer
Goon
Chuck Yeaton
Goon
David Klein
Goon
Ralph Crocker
Goon
Peter Koper
Goon
Sally Albaugh
Hag
Story & Production Details
DirectorJohn Waters
Release DateMay 27, 1977
Original Languageen
Budget$65,000
ProductionCharm City Productions · Dreamland
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