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How to Beat the High Cost of Living
Release: Jul 11, 1980
Runtime: 105 min.

 Rating: 5.05 out of 10

Production Companies

  • Stage III Productions
  • American International Pictures
  • Cinema 77
  • Filmways Pictures

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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Cast


Susan Saint James
Susan Saint James
(as Jane)
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Jane Curtin
Jane Curtin
(as Elaine)
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Jessica Lange
Jessica Lange
(as Louise)
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Richard Benjamin
Richard Benjamin
(as Albert)
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Eddie Albert
Eddie Albert
(as Max)
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Cathryn Damon
Cathryn Damon
(as Natalie)
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Dabney Coleman
Dabney Coleman
(as Jack Heintzel)
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Fred Willard
Fred Willard
(as Robert)
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Art Metrano
Art Metrano
(as Gas Station Attendant)
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Ronnie Schell
Ronnie Schell
(as Bill Pike)
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Michael Bell
Michael Bell
(as Tom)
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Sybil Danning
Sybil Danning
(as Charlotte)
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Al Checco
Al Checco
(as Tim Lundy)
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Susan Tolsky
Susan Tolsky
(as Patty)
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Garrett Morris
Garrett Morris
(as Power & Light Man)
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David Lunney
David Lunney
(as Leon - Stage Manager)
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Michael K. Daly
Michael K. Daly
(as Sheriff - Antique Store)
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Byron Morrow
Byron Morrow
(as Charlie Goldring)
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James 'Izzy' Whetstine
James 'Izzy' Whetstine
(as Eddie - Bartender)
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Jack Krupnick
Jack Krupnick
(as Man in Chevy)
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James Aday
James Aday
(as Richard - Architects' Office)
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Wesley Baldwin
Wesley Baldwin
(as Billy)
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Sarah Leonard
Sarah Leonard
(as Laurie)
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Allan Warnick
Allan Warnick
(as Steve)
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Robin Hickman
Robin Hickman
(as Singing Salesman)
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Daniel Mayes
Daniel Mayes
(as Shoe Salesman)
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Tom Morrison
Tom Morrison
(as Shoe Salesman)
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Jane Van Boskirk
Jane Van Boskirk
(as Woman in Vets' Office)
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Jon Dickman
Jon Dickman
(as Donald - Garage Sale)
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Bill Ritchie
Bill Ritchie
(as Festive Young Man - Garage Sale)
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Robert Canaga
Robert Canaga
(as Man - Garage Sale)
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Stan Boyd
Stan Boyd
(as Card Cronie)
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Jerry Zinnamon
Jerry Zinnamon
(as Card Cronie)
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Tom Gressler
Tom Gressler
(as Card Cronie)
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Pip Miller
Pip Miller
(as Security Guard #1 (as Philip Miller))
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Ralph Garrett
Ralph Garrett
(as Security Guard #2)
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Robert W. Talbot
Robert W. Talbot
(as Security Guard #3)
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Harvey Lewis
Harvey Lewis
(as Process Server)
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Nanci Westerland
Nanci Westerland
(as Woman Civilian)
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Joan Schumacher
Joan Schumacher
(as Woman Civilian on Stage)
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Scott Barkhurst
Scott Barkhurst
(as Man Civilian on Stage)
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Linda Hall
Linda Hall
(as Woman Civilian on Stage)
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Craig Jackson
Craig Jackson
(as Man Civilian on Stage)
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Larry Woodruff
Larry Woodruff
(as Man Civilian on Stage)
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Colleen Murff
Colleen Murff
(as Lady at Garage Sale)
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Jonathan Schwartz
Jonathan Schwartz
(as Shoe Salesman (as Jonathan Schwarz))
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Wendy Shawn
Wendy Shawn
(as Assistant - Pageant)
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Cindy Douglas
Cindy Douglas
(as High School Student)
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Chris Strong
Chris Strong
(as Follow spot operator)
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Carmen Zapata
Carmen Zapata
(as Mama (uncredited))
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