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1980

How to Beat the High Cost of Living

Directed by Robert Scheerer
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.

Duration

1h 45m

Released

July 11, 1980

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5.1

Rating27

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Cast50

  • Susan Saint James
  • Jane Curtin
  • Jessica Lange
  • Richard Benjamin
  • Eddie Albert
  • Cathryn Damon
  • Dabney Coleman
  • Fred Willard
  • Art Metrano

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