How to Beat the High Cost of Living
1980 · Movie · 1h 45m · PG
"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."
Overview
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.
Ratings
IMDb
6/10
Metacritic
30/100
Key crew
- Robert ScheererDirector
- Robert KaufmanScreenplay
- Patrick WilliamsOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Susan Saint JamesJane
- Jane CurtinElaine
- Jessica LangeLouise
- Richard BenjaminAlbert
- Eddie AlbertMax
- Cathryn DamonNatalie
- Dabney ColemanJack Heintzel
- Fred WillardRobert
- Art MetranoGas Station Attendant
- Ronnie SchellBill Pike
- Michael BellTom
- Sybil DanningCharlotte
Stills
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Themes
moneymallhigh cost of living