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How to Beat the High Cost of Living

"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.

Top Cast

  • Susan Saint James

    Susan Saint James

    Jane

  • Jane Curtin

    Jane Curtin

    Elaine

  • Jessica Lange

    Jessica Lange

    Louise

  • Richard Benjamin

    Richard Benjamin

    Albert

  • Eddie Albert

    Eddie Albert

    Max

  • Cathryn Damon

    Cathryn Damon

    Natalie

  • Dabney Coleman

    Dabney Coleman

    Jack Heintzel

  • Fred Willard

    Fred Willard

    Robert

  • Art Metrano

    Art Metrano

    Gas Station Attendant

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.

Rating

5.2 / 10
33 Reviews
1 Popular

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