How to Beat the High Cost of Living
PG“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.”
1980·105 min·Released
Studio: American International Pictures, Cinema 77, Filmways Pictures, Stage III Productions
5.2TMDb
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Theatrical Jul 11, 1980
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USA · English · Kids
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.
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Crew
DirectorRobert Scheerer
WriterRobert Kaufman
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
Michael Bell
Tom
Sybil Danning
Charlotte
Al Checco
Tim Lundy
Susan Tolsky
Patty
Garrett Morris
Power & Light Man
David Lunney
Leon - Stage Manager
Michael K. Daly
Sheriff - Antique Store
Byron Morrow
Charlie Goldring
James 'Izzy' Whetstine
Eddie - Bartender
Jack Krupnick
Man in Chevy
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Keywords
moneymallhigh cost of living
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