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How to Beat the High Cost of Living(1980)
Status: Released
Date: 1980-07-11
51%
27 Votes
Time: 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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Stage III Productions
Cinema 77
Movie: How to Beat the High Cost of Living
Top 10 Billed Cast
Susan Saint James
Jane
Jane Curtin
Elaine
Jessica Lange
Louise
Richard Benjamin
Albert
Eddie Albert
Max
Cathryn Damon
Natalie
Dabney Coleman
Jack Heintzel
Fred Willard
Robert
Art Metrano
Gas Station Attendant
Ronnie Schell
Bill Pike
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