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How to Beat the High Cost of Living

5.419801h 45mPGMovieComedy

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.

DirectorRobert Scheerer
WritersRobert Kaufman·Leonora Thuna
ProducersJerome M. Zeitman·Robert Kaufman

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Cast · Directed by Robert Scheerer

SJSusan Saint James
Susan Saint James
Jane
JCJane Curtin
Jane Curtin
Elaine
JLJessica Lange
Jessica Lange
Louise
RBRichard Benjamin
Richard Benjamin
Albert
EAEddie Albert
Eddie Albert
Max
CDCathryn Damon
Cathryn Damon
Natalie
DCDabney Coleman
Dabney Coleman
Jack Heintzel
FWFred Willard
Fred Willard
Robert
AMArt Metrano
Art Metrano
Gas Station Attendant
RSRonnie Schell
Ronnie Schell
Bill Pike
MBMichael Bell
Michael Bell
Tom
SDSybil Danning
Sybil Danning
Charlotte

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