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Jul 11, 1980 · With Susan Saint James, Jane Curtin, Jessica Lange, Richard Benjamin. A caper comedy about three suburban housewives who, in order to beat inflation and subsidize their alimony checks, plot to steal $1 million from a large plastic ball which is displayed in a local shopping center.
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- Comedy, Crime
- Robert Scheerer
- 1980-07-11
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How to Beat the High Cost of Living is a 1980 American comedy heist film directed by Robert Scheerer and starring Susan Saint James, Jane Curtin, and Jessica Lange.
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.
Find out who starred in the 1980 comedy film about a shopping-center heist, directed by Robert Scheerer. See the full list of actors, writers, producers, and other crew members.
- Robert Scheerer
Divorcée Jane (Susan Saint James) is dating the financially lacking Robert (Fred Willard), and she gets pregnant despite their lack of money. Elaine (Jane Curtin) is broke after her recent divorce....
- 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. Robert Scheerer. Director. Robert Kaufman. Screenplay. Leonora Thuna. Story.
