How to Beat the High Cost of Living

How to Beat the High Cost of Living

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.

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.

US

Made in US

5.2/10

1980

Comedy
American International PicturesFilmways Pictures

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Cast

Susan Saint James

Susan Saint James

As Jane

Jane Curtin

Jane Curtin

As Elaine

Jessica Lange

Jessica Lange

As Louise

Richard Benjamin

Richard Benjamin

As Albert

Eddie Albert

Eddie Albert

As Max

Cathryn Damon

Cathryn Damon

As Natalie

Dabney Coleman

Dabney Coleman

As Jack Heintzel

Fred Willard

Fred Willard

As Robert

Art Metrano

Art Metrano

As Gas Station Attendant

Ronnie Schell

Ronnie Schell

As Bill Pike

Michael Bell

Michael Bell

As Tom

Sybil Danning

Sybil Danning

As Charlotte

Al Checco

Al Checco

As Tim Lundy

Susan Tolsky

Susan Tolsky

As Patty

Garrett Morris

Garrett Morris

As Power & Light Man

David Lunney

David Lunney

As Leon - Stage Manager

Michael K. Daly

Michael K. Daly

As Sheriff - Antique Store

Byron Morrow

Byron Morrow

As Charlie Goldring

James 'Izzy' Whetstine

James 'Izzy' Whetstine

As Eddie - Bartender

Jack Krupnick

Jack Krupnick

As Man in Chevy

James Aday

James Aday

As Richard - Architects' Office

Wesley Baldwin

Wesley Baldwin

As Billy

Sarah Leonard

Sarah Leonard

As Laurie

Allan Warnick

Allan Warnick

As Steve

Robin Hickman

Robin Hickman

As Singing Salesman

Daniel Mayes

Daniel Mayes

As Shoe Salesman

Tom Morrison

Tom Morrison

As Shoe Salesman

Jane Van Boskirk

Jane Van Boskirk

As Woman in Vets' Office

Jon Dickman

Jon Dickman

As Donald - Garage Sale

Bill Ritchie

Bill Ritchie

As Festive Young Man - Garage Sale

Robert Canaga

Robert Canaga

As Man - Garage Sale

Stan Boyd

Stan Boyd

As Card Cronie

Jerry Zinnamon

Jerry Zinnamon

As Card Cronie

Tom Gressler

Tom Gressler

As Card Cronie

Pip Miller

Pip Miller

As Security Guard #1 (as Philip Miller)

Ralph Garrett

Ralph Garrett

As Security Guard #2

Robert W. Talbot

Robert W. Talbot

As Security Guard #3

Harvey Lewis

Harvey Lewis

As Process Server

Nanci Westerland

Nanci Westerland

As Woman Civilian

Joan Schumacher

Joan Schumacher

As Woman Civilian on Stage

Scott Barkhurst

Scott Barkhurst

As Man Civilian on Stage

Linda Hall

Linda Hall

As Woman Civilian on Stage

Craig Jackson

Craig Jackson

As Man Civilian on Stage

Larry Woodruff

Larry Woodruff

As Man Civilian on Stage

Colleen Murff

Colleen Murff

As Lady at Garage Sale

Jonathan Schwartz

Jonathan Schwartz

As Shoe Salesman (as Jonathan Schwarz)

Wendy Shawn

Wendy Shawn

As Assistant - Pageant

Cindy Douglas

Cindy Douglas

As High School Student

Chris Strong

Chris Strong

As Follow spot operator

Carmen Zapata

Carmen Zapata

As Mama (uncredited)

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