27 May 1977
Desperate Living
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.
Who's Yer Father?
All this private investigator ever wanted was a partner in crime.
A small-town private investigator is hired to investigate the sale of black-market lobster in Prince Edward Island along with a scrappy convenience store owner.
Top Billed Cast
Chris Locke Larry Constable
Susan Kent Rhonda Perry
Jess Salgueiro Junior
Matt Wells Luke Thorne
Kaniehtiio Horn Nicole Thorne
Marc Hickox Blair
Sharlene MacLean Flossy
Graham Putnam Gavin MacDonald
Linda Wigmore Gladys
Steve Lund Glenn Misener
Kinza Baker Richard's Counter Attendant
Robbie Moses Bruno
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