How to Beat the High Cost of Living

July. 11,1980      PG
Rating:
6
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Susan Saint James as  Jane
Jane Curtin as  Elaine
Jessica Lange as  Louise
Richard Benjamin as  Albert
Eddie Albert as  Max
Cathryn Damon as  Natalie
Dabney Coleman as  Jack Heintzel
Fred Willard as  Robert
Art Metrano as  Gas Station Attendant
Ronnie Schell as  Bill Pike

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Reviews

Alicia
1980/07/11

I love this movie so much

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Protraph
1980/07/12

Lack of good storyline.

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Noutions
1980/07/13

Good movie, but best of all time? Hardly . . .

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Guillelmina
1980/07/14

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

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