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