How to Beat the High Cost of Living
1980 · Movie · PG · 105 min · ★ 5.2 · 33% critics
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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Details
- Years
- 1980
- Release date
- 1980-07-11
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 33/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.2/10 (32 votes)
Themes
- money
- mall
- high cost of living
Cast & crew
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
Directed by Robert Scheerer