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How to Beat the High Cost of Living 1980 Directed by Robert Scheerer

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Release Date 11 July 1980
105 mins
Cast
Jane Curtin Elaine
Dabney Coleman Jack Heintzel
Art Metrano Gas Station Attendant
Ronnie Schell Bill Pike
Sybil Danning Charlotte
Al Checco Tim Lundy
Garrett Morris Power & Light Man
David Lunney Leon - Stage Manager
Michael K. Daly Sheriff - Antique Store
Byron Morrow Charlie Goldring
James 'Izzy' Whetstine Eddie - Bartender
Jack Krupnick Man in Chevy
James Aday Richard - Architects' Office
Robin Hickman Singing Salesman
Daniel Mayes Shoe Salesman
Tom Morrison Shoe Salesman
Jane Van Boskirk Woman in Vets' Office
Jon Dickman Donald - Garage Sale
Bill Ritchie Festive Young Man - Garage Sale
Robert Canaga Man - Garage Sale
Stan Boyd Card Cronie
Jerry Zinnamon Card Cronie
Tom Gressler Card Cronie
Pip Miller Security Guard #1 (as Philip Miller)
Ralph Garrett Security Guard #2
Robert W. Talbot Security Guard #3
Harvey Lewis Process Server
Nanci Westerland Woman Civilian
Joan Schumacher Woman Civilian on Stage
Scott Barkhurst Man Civilian on Stage
Linda Hall Woman Civilian on Stage
Craig Jackson Man Civilian on Stage
Larry Woodruff Man Civilian on Stage
Colleen Murff Lady at Garage Sale
Jonathan Schwartz Shoe Salesman (as Jonathan Schwarz)
Wendy Shawn Assistant - Pageant
Cindy Douglas High School Student
Chris Strong Follow spot operator
Carmen Zapata Mama (uncredited)