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Jul 11, 1980
105 min
Full-HD

How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980)

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.

Category

Comedy

Country

United States of America

Companies

Stage III Productions American International Pictures Cinema 77 Filmways Pictures

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

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