

How to Beat the High Cost of Living
1 hour 45 minutes1980-07-11
5.1
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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.
Cast

Susan Saint James
Jane

Jane Curtin
Elaine

Jessica Lange
Louise

Richard Benjamin
Albert

Eddie Albert
Max

Cathryn Damon
Natalie

Dabney Coleman
Jack Heintzel

Fred Willard
Robert

Art Metrano
Gas Station Attendant

Ronnie Schell
Bill Pike

Michael Bell
Tom

Sybil Danning
Charlotte

Al Checco
Tim Lundy

Susan Tolsky
Patty

Garrett Morris
Power & Light Man

David Lunney
Leon - Stage Manager

Michael K. Daly
Sheriff - Antique Store

Byron Morrow
Charlie Goldring

James 'Izzy' Whetstine
Eddie - Bartender

Jack Krupnick
Man in Chevy

James Aday
Richard - Architects' Office

Wesley Baldwin
Billy

Sarah Leonard
Laurie

Allan Warnick
Steve

Robin Hickman
Singing Salesman

Daniel Mayes
Shoe Salesman

Tom Morrison
Shoe Salesman

Jane Van Boskirk
Woman in Vets' Office

Jon Dickman
Donald - Garage Sale

Bill Ritchie
Festive Young Man - Garage Sale

Robert Canaga
Man - Garage Sale

Stan Boyd
Card Cronie

Jerry Zinnamon
Card Cronie

Tom Gressler
Card Cronie

Pip Miller
Security Guard #1 (as Philip Miller)

Ralph Garrett
Security Guard #2

Robert W. Talbot
Security Guard #3

Harvey Lewis
Process Server

Nanci Westerland
Woman Civilian

Joan Schumacher
Woman Civilian on Stage

Scott Barkhurst
Man Civilian on Stage

Linda Hall
Woman Civilian on Stage

Craig Jackson
Man Civilian on Stage

Larry Woodruff
Man Civilian on Stage

Colleen Murff
Lady at Garage Sale

Jonathan Schwartz
Shoe Salesman (as Jonathan Schwarz)

Wendy Shawn
Assistant - Pageant

Cindy Douglas
High School Student

Chris Strong
Follow spot operator
