How to Beat the High Cost of Living

How to Beat the High Cost of Living

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.

1980•1h 45m•5.0/10

Comedy

Ratings

🎬TMDb

5.0/10(29)

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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Production

Stage III Productions, American International Pictures, Cinema 77, Filmways Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Trailers & Videos

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

David Lunney

Leon - Stage Manager

Michael K. Daly

Sheriff - Antique Store

Byron Morrow

Byron Morrow

Charlie Goldring

James 'Izzy' Whetstine

Eddie - Bartender

Jack Krupnick

Man in Chevy

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