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How to Beat the High Cost of Living

Genres
Comedy
Rating
5.0
StatusReleased
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Release Date1980-07-11
Runtime105 mins

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.

Cast & Crew

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Susan Saint James

as Jane

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Jane Curtin

as Elaine

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Jessica Lange

as Louise

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Richard Benjamin

as Albert

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Eddie Albert

as Max

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Cathryn Damon

as Natalie

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Dabney Coleman

as Jack Heintzel

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Fred Willard

as Robert

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Art Metrano

as Gas Station Attendant

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Ronnie Schell

as Bill Pike

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Michael Bell

as Tom

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Sybil Danning

as Charlotte

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Al Checco

as Tim Lundy

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Susan Tolsky

as Patty

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Garrett Morris

as Power & Light Man

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David Lunney

as Leon - Stage Manager

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Michael K. Daly

as Sheriff - Antique Store

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Byron Morrow

as Charlie Goldring

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James 'Izzy' Whetstine

as Eddie - Bartender

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Jack Krupnick

as Man in Chevy

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James Aday

as Richard - Architects' Office

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Wesley Baldwin

as Billy

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Sarah Leonard

as Laurie

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Allan Warnick

as Steve

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Robin Hickman

as Singing Salesman

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Daniel Mayes

as Shoe Salesman

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Tom Morrison

as Shoe Salesman

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Jane Van Boskirk

as Woman in Vets' Office

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Jon Dickman

as Donald - Garage Sale

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Bill Ritchie

as Festive Young Man - Garage Sale

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Robert Canaga

as Man - Garage Sale

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Stan Boyd

as Card Cronie

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Jerry Zinnamon

as Card Cronie

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Tom Gressler

as Card Cronie

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Pip Miller

as Security Guard #1 (as Philip Miller)

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Ralph Garrett

as Security Guard #2

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Robert W. Talbot

as Security Guard #3

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Harvey Lewis

as Process Server

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Nanci Westerland

as Woman Civilian

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Joan Schumacher

as Woman Civilian on Stage

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Scott Barkhurst

as Man Civilian on Stage

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Linda Hall

as Woman Civilian on Stage

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Craig Jackson

as Man Civilian on Stage

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Larry Woodruff

as Man Civilian on Stage

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Colleen Murff

as Lady at Garage Sale

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Jonathan Schwartz

as Shoe Salesman (as Jonathan Schwarz)

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Wendy Shawn

as Assistant - Pageant

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Cindy Douglas

as High School Student

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Chris Strong

as Follow spot operator

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Carmen Zapata

as Mama (uncredited)

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