
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
Comedy
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.
Top Cast


Susan Saint James
Susan Saint James
Jane
Susan Saint James
Jane


Jane Curtin
Jane Curtin
Elaine
Jane Curtin
Elaine


Jessica Lange
Jessica Lange
Louise
Jessica Lange
Louise


Richard Benjamin
Richard Benjamin
Albert
Richard Benjamin
Albert


Eddie Albert
Eddie Albert
Max
Eddie Albert
Max


Cathryn Damon
Cathryn Damon
Natalie
Cathryn Damon
Natalie


Dabney Coleman
Dabney Coleman
Jack Heintzel
Dabney Coleman
Jack Heintzel


Fred Willard
Fred Willard
Robert
Fred Willard
Robert


Art Metrano
Art Metrano
Gas Station Attendant
Art Metrano
Gas Station Attendant


Ronnie Schell
Ronnie Schell
Bill Pike
Ronnie Schell
Bill Pike
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