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How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Robert Scheerer
Writing:
- Leonora Thuna
- Robert Kaufman
Stars:
Release Date: 1980-07-11
5.1/10
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- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 105
Elaine
Tom
Louise
Jack Heintzel
Power & Light Man
Robert
Albert
Patty
Max
Bill Pike
Tim Lundy
Charlotte
Jane
Natalie
Gas Station Attendant
Charlie Goldring
Steve
Security Guard #1 (as Philip Miller)
Shoe Salesman (as Jonathan Schwarz)
Shoe Salesman
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