How to Beat the High Cost of Living
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How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980)

11/07/1980
Comedy
1h 45m

A hilarious new comedy for everyone who ever wanted to give the oil companies gas pains, turn off the power companies lights and make the banks stand in line for a change.

Overview

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.

  • Robert ScheererDirector
  • Robert KaufmanScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • money
  • mall
  • high cost of living

Top Billed Cast

Susan Saint James

Susan Saint James

Jane

Jane Curtin

Jane Curtin

Elaine

Jessica Lange

Jessica Lange

Louise

Richard Benjamin

Richard Benjamin

Albert

Eddie Albert

Eddie Albert

Max

Cathryn Damon

Cathryn Damon

Natalie

Dabney Coleman

Dabney Coleman

Jack Heintzel

Fred Willard

Fred Willard

Robert

Art Metrano

Art Metrano

Gas Station Attendant

Ronnie Schell

Ronnie Schell

Bill Pike

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