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How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980) · Cineora

How to Beat the High Cost of Living poster

A ROBERT SCHEERER FILM

How to Beat the High Cost of Living

19801h 45mPGMovie

Comedy

IMDb6.0/ 10 · 2.3K votes

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.

Funny
Feel-good
Quirky
Heist
Strong female lead

Pace: Brisk
Intensity: Gentle
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for a group of friends and a rainy day.

DirectorRobert Scheerer

FormatFeature film

TMDB5.4 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Susan Saint JamesJane

Jane CurtinElaine

Jessica LangeLouise

Richard BenjaminAlbert

Eddie AlbertMax

Cathryn DamonNatalie

Dabney ColemanJack Heintzel

Fred WillardRobert

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