How to Beat the High Cost of Living
28 reviews
Comedy
1h 45m
1980
In order to beat inflation and subsidize their alimony checks, three suburban housewives plot to steal $1 million from a large plastic ball which is displayed in a local shopping center.
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In order to beat inflation and subsidize their alimony checks, three suburban housewives plot to steal $1 million from a large plastic ball which is displayed in a local shopping center.
- DirectorRobert Scheerer
- Release11 July 1980
- GenreComedy
- Duration1h 45m
- Budget?
- Revenue?
- Rate28 reviews
- Productions
Stage III Productions, American International Pictures, Cinema 77, Filmways Pictures
Cast

Susan Saint James
Jane

Jane Curtin
Elaine

Jessica Lange
Louise

Richard Benjamin
Albert

Eddie Albert
Max

Cathryn Damon
Natalie

Dabney Coleman
Jack Heintzel

Fred Willard
Robert

Art Metrano
Gas Station Attendant

Ronnie Schell
Bill Pike

Michael Bell
Tom

Sybil Danning
Charlotte

Al Checco
Tim Lundy

Susan Tolsky
Patty

Garrett Morris
Power & Light Man

Byron Morrow
Charlie Goldring

Allan Warnick
Steve

Pip Miller
Security Guard #1 (as Philip Miller)

Jonathan Schwartz
Shoe Salesman (as Jonathan Schwarz)

Carmen Zapata
Mama (uncredited)
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