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How to Beat the High Cost of Living
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
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  2. How to Beat the High Cost of Living

How to Beat the High Cost of Living

1980
1h 45m
Comedy

Status

Released

Release

1980

Runtime

1h 45m

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Storyline

"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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 45m
Jul 11, 1980
Languages
English
Director
Robert Scheerer
Production
Stage III Productions
Stage III Productions
American International Pictures
American International Pictures
Cinema 77
Cinema 77
Filmways Pictures
Filmways Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

50 Cast Members

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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

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