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How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980)

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.

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.

Release: 1980-07-11
Runtime: 105 min
Rating: 5 / 10

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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
Michael Bell
Michael Bell
Tom
Sybil Danning
Sybil Danning
Charlotte
Al Checco
Al Checco
Tim Lundy
Susan Tolsky
Susan Tolsky
Patty
Garrett Morris
Garrett Morris
Power & Light Man
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David Lunney
Leon - Stage Manager
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Michael K. Daly
Sheriff - Antique Store
Byron Morrow
Byron Morrow
Charlie Goldring